Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River
Strafford County, New Hampshire · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old Nh 11 over Merrymeeting River in Strafford County, New Hampshire, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 662 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 136 inventoried bridges in Strafford County rated fair (30.1%); 13 (9.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: substructure 6 to 5.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | 0.2 Mi SE Alton Tl |
| NBI structure number | 018201990005400 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New Hampshire department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Strafford County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nh 16 Sp Tpk Ramp over NH125 | 2009 | 44,530 | Good |
| Nh 16 Sp Tpk over New Bellamy Lane | 1955 | 42,313 | Fair |
| US202 Nh 16 Sp Tpk over Ten Rod Road | 2012 | 41,600 | Good |
| US202 Nh 16 Sp Tpk over NH202A (walnut Street) | 1957 | 41,600 | Good |
| Nh 16 Sp Tpk over Cocheco River | 2010 | 39,653 | Good |
| Nh 16 Sp Tpk over Axehandle Brook | 1957 | 39,505 | Good |
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