US Bridges

NH103 over Stevens Brook

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · .1 MI E JCT Rt 89 · Structure no. 026301650010600

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH103 over Stevens Brook is a concrete frame carrying NH103 over Stevens Brook in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 7,253 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,734 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesNH103
CrossesStevens Brook
Location.1 MI E JCT Rt 89
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates43.28896, -71.83501
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,253 (2023)
Projected traffic10,734 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NH103 over Stevens Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH103 over Stevens Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NH103 over Stevens Brook carry?

About 7,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NH103 over Stevens Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NH103 over Stevens Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.