US Bridges

US202 Nh 16 SP Tpk over NH202A (walnut Street)

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 1.0 MI from JCT Rt 11 · Structure no. 022201280008900

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,600
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US202 Nh 16 SP Tpk over NH202A (walnut Street) is a concrete frame carrying US202 Nh 16 SP Tpk over NH202A (walnut Street) in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 41,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,568 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 Nh 16 SP Tpk
CrossesNH202A (walnut Street)
Location1.0 MI from JCT Rt 11
RouteState Highway 202
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.30496, -70.99481
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,600 (2023)
Projected traffic61,568 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 16 SP Tpk over NH202A (walnut Street) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US202 Nh 16 SP Tpk over NH202A (walnut Street) 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 2023.

How much traffic does US202 Nh 16 SP Tpk over NH202A (walnut Street) carry?

About 41,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US202 Nh 16 SP Tpk over NH202A (walnut Street)?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Nh 16 SP Tpk over NH202A (walnut Street)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.