US Bridges

NH101A Bp Somerset over Fee Tpk

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.3 MI FR Merrimack Tl · Structure no. 017700970015200

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,949
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NH101A Bp Somerset over Fee Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH101A Bp Somerset over Fee Tpk in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 17,949 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,564 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesNH101A Bp Somerset
CrossesFee Tpk
Location1.3 MI FR Merrimack Tl
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.78982, -71.49572
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,949 (2023)
Projected traffic26,564 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 NH101A Bp Somerset over Fee Tpk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH101A Bp Somerset over Fee Tpk 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 NH101A Bp Somerset over Fee Tpk carry?

About 17,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NH101A Bp Somerset over Fee Tpk?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns NH101A Bp Somerset over Fee Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.