US Bridges

NH101 over Joe English Brook

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.15 MI SW Bedford Tl · Structure no. 000700930013900

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH101 over Joe English Brook is a concrete slab carrying NH101 over Joe English Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,233 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,464 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNH101
CrossesJoe English Brook
Location1.15 MI SW Bedford Tl
RouteState Highway 101
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.89838, -71.59279
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,233 (2023)
Projected traffic28,464 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NH101 over Joe English Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is NH101 over Joe English Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does NH101 over Joe English Brook carry?

About 19,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH101 over Joe English Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NH101 over Joe English Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.