NH 16,SP TPK RAMP
Carrying NH 16,SP TPK RAMP over COCHECO R. BACKWATER
SB OFFRAMP/ COCHECO BKWTR, Strafford, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NH 16,SP TPK RAMP
The NH 16,SP TPK RAMP bridge in Strafford, New Hampshire carries NH 16,SP TPK RAMP over COCHECO R. BACKWATER. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 70.4 meters (231 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,820 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NH 16,SP TPK RAMP compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2012
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 70.4 m (231 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,820 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022201070009000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NH 16,SP TPK RAMP 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 NH 16,SP TPK RAMP against other structures in Strafford 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 NH 16,SP TPK RAMP?
NH 16,SP TPK RAMP in Strafford, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NH 16,SP TPK RAMP inspected?
NH 16,SP TPK RAMP'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 2,820 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NH 16,SP TPK RAMP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NH 16,SP TPK RAMP?
NH 16,SP TPK RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NH 16,SP TPK RAMP?
NH 16,SP TPK RAMP is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NH 16,SP TPK RAMP and does age affect safety?
NH 16,SP TPK RAMP was built in 2012, making it 14 years old.
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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