US Bridges

NH106 over Soucook River

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · Pembroke Tl · Structure no. 005201980014600

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,638
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH106 over Soucook River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH106 over Soucook River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,638 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,264 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNH106
CrossesSoucook River
LocationPembroke Tl
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates43.19992, -71.48145
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,638 (2023)
Projected traffic14,264 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NH106 over Soucook River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH106 over Soucook River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does NH106 over Soucook River carry?

About 9,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NH106 over Soucook River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NH106 over Soucook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.