US Bridges

Tolend Road over Nh 16 SP Tpk

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 1.4 MI from Jct. 16 · Structure no. 006501060012500

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,112
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tolend Road over Nh 16 SP Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tolend Road over Nh 16 SP Tpk in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 4,112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,085 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTolend Road
CrossesNh 16 SP Tpk
Location1.4 MI from Jct. 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.20004, -70.89687
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,112 (2023)
Projected traffic6,085 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Tolend Road over Nh 16 SP Tpk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Tolend Road 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 Tolend Road over Nh 16 SP Tpk carry?

About 4,112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tolend Road over Nh 16 SP Tpk?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Tolend Road over Nh 16 SP Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.