US Bridges

Sixth Street over Nh 16 SP Tpk

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 1.2 Mi. from Jct. 16 · Structure no. 006501050013800

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,442
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sixth Street over Nh 16 SP Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth Street over Nh 16 SP Tpk in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 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 5,442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,054 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesSixth Street
CrossesNh 16 SP Tpk
Location1.2 Mi. from Jct. 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.20925, -70.89477
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,442 (2023)
Projected traffic8,054 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Street over Nh 16 SP Tpk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Sixth Street over Nh 16 SP Tpk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sixth Street over Nh 16 SP Tpk carry?

About 5,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Street over Nh 16 SP Tpk?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Street over Nh 16 SP Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.