NH106,MAIN ST
Carrying NH106,MAIN ST over WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER
1.0 MI BELMONT T.L., Belknap, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NH106,MAIN ST
The NH106,MAIN ST bridge in Belknap, New Hampshire carries NH106,MAIN ST over WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 110.3 meters (362 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,428 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NH106,MAIN ST compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 110.3 m (362 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.1 m (69 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,428 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 013901210004700
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NH106,MAIN ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NH106,MAIN ST against other structures in Belknap and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NH106,MAIN ST?
NH106,MAIN ST in Belknap, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NH106,MAIN ST inspected?
NH106,MAIN ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,428 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NH106,MAIN ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NH106,MAIN ST?
NH106,MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NH106,MAIN ST?
NH106,MAIN ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NH106,MAIN ST and does age affect safety?
NH106,MAIN ST was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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