US Bridges

NH107 over Suncook River

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 5.4 MI from Northwood Tl · Structure no. 021200970010800

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,901
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH107 over Suncook River is a concrete frame carrying NH107 over Suncook River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,901 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNH107
CrossesSuncook River
Location5.4 MI from Northwood Tl
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates43.30721, -71.32257
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,901 (2023)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 NH107 over Suncook River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH107 over Suncook 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 2024.

How much traffic does NH107 over Suncook River carry?

About 2,901 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH107 over Suncook River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NH107 over Suncook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.