Nh 16 SP Tpk over Branch River
GoodStrafford County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI S. of Wakefield Tl · Structure no. 017300980011500
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,518
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Nh 16 SP Tpk over Branch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 16 SP Tpk over Branch River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 14,518 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,486 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 16 SP Tpk over Branch River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nh 16 SP Tpk over Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nh 16 SP Tpk over Branch River carry?
About 14,518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Nh 16 SP Tpk over Branch River?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 16 SP Tpk over Branch River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.