US Bridges

Lovers Lane over Necrr

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · .34 MI JCT N.H.12 · Structure no. 004201350005900

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,608
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane over Necrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovers Lane over Necrr in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,608 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,819 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLovers Lane
CrossesNecrr
Location.34 MI JCT N.H.12
RouteState Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.26081, -72.41932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,608 (2023)
Projected traffic6,819 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Lovers Lane over Necrr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane over Necrr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lovers Lane over Necrr carry?

About 4,608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lovers Lane over Necrr?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers Lane over Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.