US202 Nh 9 over Elm Brook
FairMerrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.4 MI E. Henniker T.L. · Structure no. 012900860008400
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 315 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,117
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US202 Nh 9 over Elm Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 Nh 9 over Elm Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 64 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,333 by 2043. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US202 Nh 9 over Elm Brook built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US202 Nh 9 over Elm Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US202 Nh 9 over Elm Brook carry?
About 17,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US202 Nh 9 over Elm Brook?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US202 Nh 9 over Elm Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.