US Bridges

NH107 over Lamprey River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .4 MI S JCT Rt 101 · Structure no. 021901460010000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH107 over Lamprey River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH107 over Lamprey River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 years old, older 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 13,739 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,333 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNH107
CrossesLamprey River
Location.4 MI S JCT Rt 101
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates43.0265, -71.16631
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,739 (2023)
Projected traffic20,333 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NH107 over Lamprey River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is NH107 over Lamprey River 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 NH107 over Lamprey River carry?

About 13,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH107 over Lamprey River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns NH107 over Lamprey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.