US Bridges

NH101 WB over Bloody Brook

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.3MI W Nh 27 Overpass · Structure no. 008200620010300

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH101 WB over Bloody Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH101 WB 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 23,571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,885 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesNH101 WB
CrossesBloody Brook
Location0.3MI W Nh 27 Overpass
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates43.00377, -70.98195
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,571 (2023)
Projected traffic34,885 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Bloody Brook built?

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

What condition is NH101 WB 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 WB over Bloody Brook carry?

About 23,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NH101 WB over Bloody Brook?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns NH101 WB over Bloody Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.