US Bridges

Nh 9 NH108 SB over Cocheco River

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI JCT Nh 4 · Structure no. 006501310012300

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,430
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 9 NH108 SB over Cocheco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 9 NH108 SB over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,036 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNh 9 NH108 SB
CrossesCocheco River
Location0.1 MI JCT Nh 4
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.19644, -70.87416
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,430 (2023)
Projected traffic8,036 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nh 9 NH108 SB over Cocheco River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 9 NH108 SB over Cocheco 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 9 NH108 SB over Cocheco River carry?

About 5,430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nh 9 NH108 SB over Cocheco River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 9 NH108 SB over Cocheco River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.