US Bridges

NH101E Winnacunnet over Eel Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .2 MI West JCT Nh 1A · Structure no. 011102470012000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,902
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH101E Winnacunnet over Eel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NH101E Winnacunnet over Eel Creek in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 3,902 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,774 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNH101E Winnacunnet
CrossesEel Creek
Location.2 MI West JCT Nh 1A
RouteCity Street 101E
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.92741, -70.80069
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,902 (2023)
Projected traffic5,774 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 NH101E Winnacunnet over Eel Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH101E Winnacunnet over Eel Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NH101E Winnacunnet over Eel Creek carry?

About 3,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NH101E Winnacunnet over Eel Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns NH101E Winnacunnet over Eel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.