US Bridges

Green Road over NH101

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 1.3 MI E of Candia Tl · Structure no. 021900760009600

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Road over NH101 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Road over NH101 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 43 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesGreen Road
CrossesNH101
Location1.3 MI E of Candia Tl
Coordinates43.02258, -71.23069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Green Road over NH101 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Green Road over NH101 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Green Road over NH101 carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Green Road over NH101?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Green Road over NH101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.