US Bridges

Old Bedford Road over NH114

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI JCT 101 · Structure no. 001901510015200

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,798
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bedford Road over NH114 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bedford Road over NH114 in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,798 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,141 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bedford Road
CrossesNH114
Location0.4 MI JCT 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.96632, -71.50578
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,798 (2023)
Projected traffic4,141 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old Bedford Road over NH114 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Old Bedford Road over NH114 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bedford Road over NH114 carry?

About 2,798 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Bedford Road over NH114?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bedford Road over NH114?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.