US Bridges

Nh 85 over NH101

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.5 MI Newfields Tl · Structure no. 008200980010000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,676
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 85 over NH101 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 85 over NH101 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,676 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,880 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesNh 85
CrossesNH101
Location1.5 MI Newfields Tl
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates43.00138, -70.9471
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,676 (2023)
Projected traffic9,880 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 85 over NH101 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 85 over NH101 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 Nh 85 over NH101 carry?

About 6,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nh 85 over NH101?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 85 over NH101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.