US Bridges

NH101 over Ponemah Hill Road

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.8 M W Amherst T.L. · Structure no. 017201420010600

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH101 over Ponemah Hill Road is a concrete frame carrying NH101 over Ponemah Hill Road in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 24,280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,934 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNH101
CrossesPonemah Hill Road
Location0.8 M W Amherst T.L.
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates42.81751, -71.633
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,280 (2023)
Projected traffic35,934 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NH101 over Ponemah Hill Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH101 over Ponemah Hill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NH101 over Ponemah Hill Road carry?

About 24,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH101 over Ponemah Hill Road?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NH101 over Ponemah Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.