US Bridges

NH101 over Goldmine Road

Good

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.6 MI Peterborough Tl · Structure no. 006601960008500

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH101 over Goldmine Road is a concrete frame carrying NH101 over Goldmine Road in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,847 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,133 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNH101
CrossesGoldmine Road
Location0.6 MI Peterborough Tl
RouteState Highway 101
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.88799, -72.00205
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,847 (2023)
Projected traffic10,133 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NH101 over Goldmine Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH101 over Goldmine Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NH101 over Goldmine Road carry?

About 6,847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH101 over Goldmine Road?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NH101 over Goldmine Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.