FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NH108

Carrying NH108 over BELLAMY RIVER

1.6 MI FROM MADBURY TL, Strafford, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NH108

The NH108 bridge in Strafford, New Hampshire carries NH108 over BELLAMY RIVER. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 28.3 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,932 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NH108 compares

▲ 6.3
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of New Hampshire bridges
136
Bridges in Strafford · 12 in Poor condition
NH108 44.5 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.3 m (93 ft)
Deck Width
23.9 m (78 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,932 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006501300009900

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NH108 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NH108 against other structures in Strafford and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for NH108?

NH108 in Strafford, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NH108 inspected?

NH108's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,932 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NH108 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NH108?

NH108 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NH108?

NH108 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NH108 and does age affect safety?

NH108 was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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