US Bridges

NH125 over Nhncrr

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 1.9 MI from Rochester Tl · Structure no. 017302120012800

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,656
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH125 over Nhncrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH125 over Nhncrr in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 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 5,656 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNH125
CrossesNhncrr
Location1.9 MI from Rochester Tl
RouteState Highway 16
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.40423, -70.98917
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,656 (2023)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NH125 over Nhncrr built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is NH125 over Nhncrr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NH125 over Nhncrr carry?

About 5,656 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH125 over Nhncrr?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NH125 over Nhncrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.