US Bridges

NH101 EB over Bloody Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.3MI W Nh 27 Overpass · Structure no. 008200620010200

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH101 EB over Bloody Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH101 EB over Bloody Brook in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 21,556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,902 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesNH101 EB
CrossesBloody Brook
Location0.3MI W Nh 27 Overpass
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates43.0035, -70.98209
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,556 (2023)
Projected traffic31,902 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NH101 EB over Bloody Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH101 EB over Bloody 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 2024.

How much traffic does NH101 EB over Bloody Brook carry?

About 21,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NH101 EB over Bloody Brook?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns NH101 EB over Bloody Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.