US Bridges

US 4 over NH108

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · .7 MI from Madbury T.L. · Structure no. 007001200012200

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,545
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 4 over NH108 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 4 over NH108 in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 10,545 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,606 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesUS 4
CrossesNH108
Location.7 MI from Madbury T.L.
RouteU.S. Route 4
Coordinates43.13848, -70.91116
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,545 (2023)
Projected traffic15,606 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 4 over NH108 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 4 over NH108 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 4 over NH108 carry?

About 10,545 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 4 over NH108?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 4 over NH108?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.