US Bridges

NH108 over Bellamy River

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 1.6 MI from Madbury Tl · Structure no. 006501300009900

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,298
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH108 over Bellamy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH108 over Bellamy River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 16,298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,121 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNH108
CrossesBellamy River
Location1.6 MI from Madbury Tl
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates43.17999, -70.87809
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,298 (2023)
Projected traffic24,121 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NH108 over Bellamy River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH108 over Bellamy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NH108 over Bellamy River carry?

About 16,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NH108 over Bellamy River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns NH108 over Bellamy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.