US Bridges

US202 Nh 11 over Nhncrr

Fair

Strafford County, New Hampshire · .5 MI E of Spaulding Tpk · Structure no. 022200950010600

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,502
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US202 Nh 11 over Nhncrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 Nh 11 over Nhncrr in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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 16,502 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,422 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 Nh 11
CrossesNhncrr
Location.5 MI E of Spaulding Tpk
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.32894, -70.97763
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,502 (2023)
Projected traffic24,422 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 US202 Nh 11 over Nhncrr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US202 Nh 11 over Nhncrr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US202 Nh 11 over Nhncrr carry?

About 16,502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US202 Nh 11 over Nhncrr?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Nh 11 over Nhncrr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.