NH153 over Cocheco River
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · .8 MI from Jct. Nh 11 · Structure no. 008400960014100
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,167
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH153 over Cocheco River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NH153 over Cocheco River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NH153 over Cocheco River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is NH153 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NH153 over Cocheco River carry?
About 1,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NH153 over Cocheco River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns NH153 over Cocheco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.