US Bridges

NH101A over Fee Tpk

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.01 MI Cypress Lane · Structure no. 017701000013500

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,508
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NH101A over Fee Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH101A over Fee Tpk in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20,508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,351 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNH101A
CrossesFee Tpk
Location0.01 MI Cypress Lane
RouteState Highway 101A
Coordinates42.77679, -71.49308
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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,508 (2023)
Projected traffic30,351 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 over Fee Tpk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH101A 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 over Fee Tpk carry?

About 20,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NH101A over Fee Tpk?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns NH101A over Fee Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.