US Bridges

NH101 WB over King Street

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 3.5 MI JCT Rt. 28 · Structure no. 001300600013400

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,245
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH101 WB over King Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH101 WB over King Street in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 64 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 6 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 27,245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,322 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNH101 WB
CrossesKing Street
Location3.5 MI JCT Rt. 28
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates43.01063, -71.38461
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,245 (2023)
Projected traffic40,322 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over King Street built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is NH101 WB over King Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NH101 WB over King Street carry?

About 27,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is NH101 WB over King Street?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NH101 WB over King Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.