Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River
FairStrafford County, New Hampshire · 0.2 MI SE Alton Tl · Structure no. 018201990005400
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 662
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 662 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River carry?
About 662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.