US Bridges

NH108 over Squamscott River

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · Newfields-Stratham Tl · Structure no. 018301340006700

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
417 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH108 over Squamscott River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH108 over Squamscott River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,846 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,492 by 2043. The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNH108
CrossesSquamscott River
LocationNewfields-Stratham Tl
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates43.03966, -70.92822
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length417 ft (127 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,846 (2023)
Projected traffic20,492 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NH108 over Squamscott River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH108 over Squamscott River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NH108 over Squamscott River carry?

About 13,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NH108 over Squamscott River?

The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NH108 over Squamscott River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.