US Bridges

Prescott Road over NH101

Good

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · .2 MI West Epping Tl · Structure no. 021901610010500

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prescott Road over NH101 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prescott Road over NH101 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPrescott Road
CrossesNH101
Location.2 MI West Epping Tl
RouteState Highway 101
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.03113, -71.14919
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2023)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prescott Road over NH101 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Prescott Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Prescott Road over NH101 carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prescott Road over NH101?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Prescott Road over NH101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.