US Bridges

Nh 12A over Nh 12 Necrr

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 2.1 Mi. from Walpole Tl · Structure no. 004202430004500

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 12A over Nh 12 Necrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 12A over Nh 12 Necrr in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 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 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNh 12A
CrossesNh 12 Necrr
Location2.1 Mi. from Walpole Tl
RouteState Highway 12A
Coordinates43.18508, -72.43886
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2023)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nh 12A over Nh 12 Necrr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Nh 12A over Nh 12 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 Nh 12A over Nh 12 Necrr carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 12A over Nh 12 Necrr?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 12A over Nh 12 Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.