US Bridges

NH106 over Soucook River

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.6 MI from Concord Tl · Structure no. 015500740008600

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,131
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 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 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 12,131 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,953 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNH106
CrossesSoucook River
Location2.6 MI from Concord Tl
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates43.28953, -71.46565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,131 (2023)
Projected traffic17,953 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NH106 over Soucook River carry?

About 12,131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH106 over Soucook River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns NH106 over Soucook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.