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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:10 - Bridge Aid; How Cost Borne.

234:10 Bridge Aid;  How Cost Borne. –
When public convenience and necessity require the construction or reconstruction of any bridge on a class II, IV, or V highway or a county-owned road the cost shall be borne
1/5 by the municipality and
4/5 by the state. When public convenience and necessity require the reconstruction of any county-owned bridge, the cost shall be borne
1/5 by the county and
4/5 by the state.
Source.
1921, 155:2. 1925, 126:1. PL 85:2. 1929, 131:1. 1931, 67:1. 1935, 26:3. 1937, 122:1. RL 101:2. 1945, 188:1, part 14:9. 1949, 229:1. RSA 242:9. 1957, 133:1. 1967, 436:1. 1971, 25:1. 1977, 79:2. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 78:6. 1993, 284:3. 2008, 380:2, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:10-a - Limitations on Bridge Aid.

234:10-a Limitations on Bridge Aid. –
No aid shall be granted under this chapter to any municipality for reconstruction or repair of a destroyed or damaged bridge for which the municipality has been 100 percent indemnified by insurance; except that municipalities which are reconstructing, repairing, or rebuilding bridges 100 percent indemnified by insurance and the cost is beyond the costs actually recovered from insurance shall be eligible for bridge aid and may use the insurance recovered to offset the required match to the extent needed. The municipality shall add all of its insurance recovered to the project to receive bridge aid. Costs of projects may include, but shall not be limited to, design, engineering, abutments, enhanced structural integrity and safety features.
Source.
1993, 358:97. 1994, 155:2, eff. July 22, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:11 - Limitations.

234:11 Limitations. –
The commissioner of transportation may limit the amount of bridge aid for the construction or reconstruction of bridges costing more than $1,000,000.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 14:10. RSA 242:10. 1957, 134:1. 1967, 436:2. 1971, 25:2. 1977, 79:3. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 78:7, eff. July 9, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:12 - In 2 Municipalities.

234:12 In 2 Municipalities. –
When a bridge crosses the boundary line between 2 municipalities within the state, the
1/5 cost to be borne by a municipality pursuant to RSA 234:10 shall be borne by the 2 municipalities in proportion to their last equalized valuations, unless by mutual concurrence the 2 municipalities agree to some other financial arrangement to provide the required share of cost.
Source.
1921, 155:6. PL 85:12. 1935, 26:4. RL 101:12. 1945, 188:1, part 14:11. RSA 242:11. 1977, 79:4. 1981, 87:1. 1994, 317:2, eff. Aug. 7, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:13 - Interstate Bridges.

234:13 Interstate Bridges. –
Any city or town may contract with any adjoining state or with a political subdivision thereof for the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of any bridge crossing the boundary line between New Hampshire and such adjoining state on a class IV or class V highway and for the proportion which the city or town in New Hampshire shall contribute towards the cost thereof.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 14:12. RSA 242:12. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:14 - Bridges in Unincorporated Places.

234:14 Bridges in Unincorporated Places. –
Whenever a bridge is to be constructed or reconstructed with bridge aid in an unincorporated place the county commissioners shall set apart and remit the cost to be borne by such place from the money raised and appropriated for the repair or construction of highways within the county.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 14:13. RSA 242:13. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 78:8, eff. July 9, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:15 - Construction to Begin.

234:15 Construction to Begin. –
Upon approval of the plans and specifications and the municipality or municipalities interested have raised or set aside their proportional share of the estimated cost, the commissioner of transportation shall proceed with the construction of the bridge.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 14:14. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 242:14. 1977, 79:5. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:16 - Joint Fund Expenditure.

234:16 Joint Fund Expenditure. –
Fifty percent of the contribution of the municipality or municipalities shall be remitted to the commissioner of transportation before any such bridge project is begun, and the balance shall be remitted on completion of the project, and such contribution together with the amount contributed by the state shall constitute a joint fund to be expended under the supervision and direction of the commissioner of transportation.
Source.
1921, 155:4. PL 85:8. RL 101:8. 1945, 188:1, part 14:15. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 242:15. 1975, 6:2. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:17 - Account.

234:17 Account. –
On completion of any bridge he shall render an itemized statement of the complete cost of construction to the municipality or municipalities interested.
Source.
1921, 155:5. PL 85:10. RL 101:10. 1945, 188:1, part 14:16. RSA 242:16. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:18 - Balance; Deficit.

234:18 Balance;  Deficit. –
Whenever, upon the completion of the bridge, the joint fund has not been expended in full, the unexpended balance shall revert to the state and municipality or municipalities in the same proportion as each contributed; and, whenever the cost of construction has exceeded the estimated cost, the municipality or municipalities interested shall forthwith, upon receipt of the itemized statement from the commissioner of transportation, remit to him their proportional shares of such additional cost.
Source.
1921, 155:5. PL 85:11. RL 101:11. 1945, 188:1, part 14:17. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 242:17. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:19 - Maintenance.

234:19 Maintenance. –
All bridges constructed or reconstructed with bridge aid funds and which are located on class II highways shall be maintained by the state.
Source.
1921, 155:7. PL 85:13. 1935, 26:5. 1937, 122:2. RL 101:13. 1945, 188:1, part 14:18. RSA 242:18. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 78:9, eff. July 9, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:20 - Town Bridge Maintenance.

234:20 Town Bridge Maintenance. –
All bridges constructed or reconstructed with bridge aid funds and which are located on class V highways shall be maintained and repaired to the satisfaction of the commissioner of transportation by the towns in which such bridges are located. In case any city, town or unincorporated place whose duty it is to maintain and repair any such bridge neglects to maintain, or to make repairs, as ordered by the commissioner of transportation, such maintenance work or repairs shall be done under his direction at the expense of the state, and the cost thereof plus 10 percent shall be paid by such city, town, or place to the state treasurer; and in default of such payment the state treasurer may issue an extent as provided in RSA 85 for the collection of such payment.
Source.
1921, 155:7. PL 85:13. 1935, 26:5. 1937, 122:2. RL 101:13. 1945, 188:1, part 14:19. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 242:19. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 78:10, eff. July 9, 1985; 402:6, I(b)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:21 - Policy.

234:21 Policy. –
It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state that bridges on regularly maintained highways be inspected as herein provided.
Source.
RSA 242-A:1. 1969, 222:1. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:22 - Bridges on Class I, II and III Highways.

234:22 Bridges on Class I, II and III Highways. –
The commissioner of transportation shall make a biennial inspection of bridges on class I, II and III highways. Records of said inspections shall be kept by the department of transportation. The commissioner of transportation may employ such assistants, engineers or consulting services as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subdivision.
Source.
RSA 242-A:2. 1969, 222:1. 1973, 554:3. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:23 - Bridges on Class IV and V Highways and Municipally Maintained Bridges on Class II Highways.

234:23 Bridges on Class IV and V Highways and Municipally Maintained Bridges on Class II Highways. –
The town or city official in charge of highways, or the selectmen of a town, shall make a biennial inspection of bridges on class IV or V highways and town or city maintained bridges on class II highways. Records of said inspection shall be kept by the town or city. Such town or city officials, or the selectmen of a town, may employ such qualified assistants, engineers or other services as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Evidence of compliance with this section shall be a prerequisite to application for state bridge aid funds. Inspection reports shall be of a standard form in current use by the department of transportation.
Source.
RSA 242-A:3. 1969, 222:1. 1973, 554:1. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(a)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:24 - Inspection and Report.

234:24 Inspection and Report. –
As a further prerequisite to application for state bridge aid funds an inspection and report shall be made by, or under the supervision of, a registered professional engineer experienced in bridge design and acceptable to the commissioner of transportation.
Source.
RSA 242-A:3-a. 1973, 554:2. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:25 - Assistance to Towns and Cities.

234:25 Assistance to Towns and Cities. –
The commissioner of transportation shall, upon request of any town or city, inspect a bridge or bridges in said town or city and supply a copy of the record of said inspection at no expense to the town or city, provided that sufficient qualified personnel are available to make such inspections.
Source.
RSA 242-A:4. 1969, 222:1. 1979, 482:3. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:25-a - Red List Bridges.

234:25-a Red List Bridges. –
I. The commissioner of transportation shall establish and maintain a list of highway bridges that are found, after inspection by the department, to be structurally deficient, which shall be known as red list bridges. This list shall also include structurally deficient state-owned railroad bridges over highways.
II. Separate red lists shall be established and maintained for state-owned bridges and for bridges owned by municipalities.
III. Both red lists under paragraph II shall specify whether a bridge is structurally deficient. The department of transportation shall number and prioritize all state-owned red list bridges relative to the need for repair or replacement.
IV. Any red list bridge that is closed as a result of a department of transportation recommendation shall remain on the red list along with the date of closure and the reason it was closed. Red list bridges shall be removed from the red list when the department certifies that the bridge has been satisfactorily repaired or replaced, or the department permanently closes any state-owned red list bridge, or when the governing body of the municipality permanently closes any municipally-owned red list bridge.
V. In this chapter, astructurally deficient bridgemeans a bridge with a primary element in poor or worse condition (National Bridge Inventory (NBI) rating of 4 or less).
Source.
2014, 126:1, eff. Aug. 15, 2014. 2017, 227:4, 5, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:25-b - Inspection of Red List Bridges; Report.

234:25-b Inspection of Red List Bridges;  Report. –
I. The department of transportation shall inspect every red list state-owned bridge on the red list biannually and every red list municipal bridge annually as a minimum.
II. The department of transportation shall annually provide a complete list of state-owned and municipally-owned red list bridges to the governor, the executive council, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the house and senate standing committees with jurisdiction over highways and bridges. Additionally the department shall annually notify the governing bodies of municipalities of any red list bridges owned by such municipality and any state-owned red list bridge within such municipality. These reports and notifications shall be provided on or before April 1 of each year.
Source.
2014, 126:1, eff. Aug. 15, 2014. 2017, 227:6, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:26 - Department of Transportation; Authorization.

234:26 Department of Transportation;  Authorization. –
The department of transportation is hereby authorized to assist in the rehabilitation of existing wooden covered bridges upon the state secondary and town road systems in the proportions set forth under RSA 234:10 and 11, for the following purposes:
(a) Replacing of floor beams and reflooring.
(b) Reroofing.
(c) Repair or replacement of truss members or wooden arch members.
(d) Replacement or repair of piers, abutments and wing walls.
Source.
1953, 184:1. RSA 243:1. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(a)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:27 - Carrying Capacity of Bridge.

234:27 Carrying Capacity of Bridge. –
No funds shall be expended unless such bridge may be rehabilitated to a carrying capacity of at least 6 tons.
Source.
1953, 184:2. RSA 243:2. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:28 - Limitation on Expenditures.

234:28 Limitation on Expenditures. –
I. The total amount that may be expended on any bridge under this subdivision for the above purpose shall in no instance exceed the estimated sum that might be necessary for the construction or reconstruction of a bridge under RSA 234:4, 10 and 11.
II. The commissioner of transportation may waive the requirement for a new covered bridge that replaces a covered bridge which was destroyed within the previous 5 years of application under RSA 234:5.
Source.
1953, 184:3. RSA 243:3. 1981, 87:1. 1993, 284:4, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:31 - Preservation of Unused Bridges.

234:31 Preservation of Unused Bridges. –
Any municipality, upon a vote of approval at a town meeting or by city council, may recommend to the state historic preservation office that any unused covered wooden bridge over which it has jurisdiction be considered as an historic site and conveyed to the state of New Hampshire. The state historic preservation officer shall solicit expert opinion from such sources as are available to him and hold a public hearing on the proposal. Upon recommendation by the office and subject to approval by the governor and council, the municipality shall transfer and relinquish all rights and controls over said premises to the office.
Source.
RSA 243:6. 1973, 241:1. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 345:2.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:32 - Bylaws of Towns.

234:32 Bylaws of Towns. –
Towns may establish bylaws to establish and post reasonable speed limits over any bridge maintained by the town, and any violation of the bylaws shall constitute a violation. Any fines collected under this section shall inure to the use of the town.
Source.
1860, 2374:1. GS 71:4. GL 77:4. PS 78:4. PL 93:12. RL 109:12. 1945, 188:1, part 21:8. RSA 251:8. 1973, 531:80. 1981, 87:1. 1996, 38:1, eff. June 23, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:37 - Interference With Lighting; Penalty.

234:37 Interference With Lighting;  Penalty. –
Any person unlawfully removing or injuring any lamp or fixture, or extinguishing any light used for lighting such bridge, shall be guilty of a violation, and shall be liable to the town for all damages occasioned thereby.
Source.
1863, 2733:4. GS 71:11. GL 77:11. PS 78:11. PL 93:20. RL 109:20. 1945, 188:1, part 21:14. RSA 251:14. 1973, 531:82. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:38 - Closing Highways; Detours; Penalty.

234:38 Closing Highways;  Detours;  Penalty. –
The selectmen of a town or the mayor of a city, may, by appropriate barriers and signs, temporarily close or regulate travel on any class IV or class V highway or bridge thereon, in order to perform work on such highway or bridge, and may establish, maintain and mark detours. Any person who travels on such closed highway or bridge, or who violates the provisions of such regulations, shall be fined not more than $100.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 21:15. RSA 251:15. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:39 - Load Limits on Town Bridges; Posting.

234:39 Load Limits on Town Bridges;  Posting. –
Except as otherwise provided by law all town bridges not constructed with town bridge aid funds and which the town has the duty to maintain shall have a carrying capacity of at least 6 tons. The selectmen shall cause notice of the load limit of such town bridge to be posted on or near the entrances of such bridge. Such town bridges may be posted for a load limit of less than 6 tons but not less than 3 tons when application has been made for town bridge aid pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and action on such application is pending.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 21:16. RSA 251:16. 1959, 288:4. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:40 - Permit to Exceed Load Limit.

234:40 Permit to Exceed Load Limit. –
The selectmen of the town or the street commissioner of the city in which such bridge is situate, may grant a written permit to carry a load in excess of such posted load limit on such conditions and under such regulations as such selectmen or street commissioner believe will permit a safe travel of such excessive load without damage to such bridge.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 21:17. RSA 251:17. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:41 - Penalty.

234:41 Penalty. –
Any person who operates or attempts to operate any vehicle on such bridge when the weight of the load, inclusive of the vehicle exceeds such posted load limit, without such permit, or who operates or attempts to operate any vehicle on such bridge in violation of such conditions and regulations, shall be fined not more than $100.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 21:18. RSA 251:18. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:42 - Interstate Agreements.

234:42 Interstate Agreements. –
In order equitably to allocate responsibilities between this and adjoining states for the security of interstate bridges and other interstate structures and facilities, in time of war or military emergency or when hostile destructive acts on the part of enemy agents have occurred, are anticipated, or are suspected, the governor is hereby authorized to negotiate and to enter into formal agreements with the governors of the commonwealth of Massachusetts and of the states of Maine and Vermont relative to the protection of such interstate bridges, structures and facilities, provided such other states are authorized to enter into similar defensive agreements. Such agreements shall set forth the specific interstate bridges, structures or facilities for which each state is to provide military protection, if required by war or military emergency, or if requested under such circumstances by the appropriate authorities of the armed forces of the United States. The agreements may authorize the entrance into and the continued presence within this state of the military forces of such other states whenever and to such extent as may be required to carry out the purposes of this subdivision. A copy of each such interstate agreement shall be furnished by the adjutant general to such persons as he may deem necessary.
Source.
RSA 258-A:1. 1957, 147:3. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:43 - to 234:66 Repealed by 2019, 346:149, I, eff. July 1, 2019.

234:43 to 234:66 Repealed by 2019, 346:149, I, eff. July 1, 2019. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:67 - to 234:69 Repealed by 2019, 346:149, II, eff. July 1, 2019.

234:67 to 234:69 Repealed by 2019, 346:149, II, eff. July 1, 2019. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:1 - Provisions Accepted.

235:1 Provisions Accepted. –
The provisions of the Federal-Aid Road Act, approved July 11, 1916, entitled "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in the construction of rural post roads and for other purposes," and all acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, are assented to, and the department of transportation through its commissioner is authorized to make the necessary surveys and estimates to carry out the provisions of said acts.
Source.
1917, 8:1. PL 88:1. 1937, 61:1. RL 104:1. 1945, 188:1, part 11:1. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 239:1. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(a)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:2 - Faith and Credit Pledged.

235:2 Faith and Credit Pledged. –
The faith and credit of the state are pledged to make adequate provision, from time to time, by appropriation or otherwise, to meet all obligations of the state incident to the acceptance of federal aid under the provisions of said act.
Source.
1917, 162:1. PL 88:2. RL 104:2. 1945, 188:1, part 11:2. RSA 239:2. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:3 - Expenditures.

235:3 Expenditures. –
To meet such obligations the commissioner of transportation is authorized to use any money appropriated for highways not specifically required to be used elsewhere.
Source.
1917, 162:2. PL 88:3. RL 104:3. 1945, 188:1, part 11:3. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 239:3. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:4 - Commissioner's Authority.

235:4 Commissioner's Authority. –
The commissioner of transportation is authorized to act for the state or any of its political subdivisions in conjunction with the representatives of the federal government in all matters relating to the location and construction of highways, including flight strips, to be built with federal aid, to establish urban areas, and to take such action as may be necessary to secure to the state the aid and benefits of the provisions of said act and all amendments thereto, including the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944, and of the provisions of the Federal Highway Act of November 9, 1921, and all amendments thereto.
Source.
1917, 162:3. PL 88:4. RL 104:4. 1945, 188:1, part 11:4. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 239:4. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:5 - Maintenance.

235:5 Maintenance. –
Where, under these provisions, improvements are made within the limits of compact sections of cities and towns or upon highways not regularly maintained by the state, the same shall thereafter be maintained by said city or town to the satisfaction of the commissioner of transportation. In case any city or town fails to properly maintain the highway, it shall be maintained under the direction of the commissioner at the expense of the state, and the cost shall be paid by such city or town to the state treasurer. In default of such payment the state treasurer may issue an extent as provided in RSA 85 for the collection of such payment.
Source.
1937, 61:2. RL 104:5. 1945, 188:1, part 11:5. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 239:5. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 235:5, eff. Aug. 2, 1985; 402:6, I(b)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:6 - Interstate Highways.

235:6 Interstate Highways. –
The commissioner of transportation is authorized to make initial selection within the state of the routes of the national system of interstate highways and to take joint action with the state highway departments of the adjoining states to select the routes of such system, as provided in the Federal Highway Act of November 9, 1921, and the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 11:6. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 239:6. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:7 - Federal Funds.

235:7 Federal Funds. –
Whenever the federal government shall make available to the state special grant of funds for construction or improvement of highways in the state by the terms of which grant the state is not required to make matching appropriations, the commissioner of transportation is authorized to accept such grants and to take such action as may be necessary to secure to the state the benefit of such grant.
Source.
RSA 239-A:1. 1959, 284:1. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:8 - Expenditures.

235:8 Expenditures. –
In case of grants as provided in RSA 235:7 the commissioner of transportation is authorized to use any funds in the highway fund not specifically required to be used elsewhere in order to meet the necessary expenditure for the purposes for which the grant was authorized. When federal funds are received the same shall be used to reimburse the highway fund for expenditures made hereunder.
Source.
RSA 239-A:2. 1959, 284:1. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:9 - Construction of Subdivision.

235:9 Construction of Subdivision. –
When federal funds are made available to the state for purposes hereof the amount of the grant accepted by the commissioner shall be deemed to be an appropriation of the same amount for the purposes hereof.
Source.
RSA 239-A:3. 1959, 284:1. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:10 - Designation for Improvement.

235:10 Designation for Improvement. –
The commissioner of transportation, whenever in his opinion the public good so requires, may designate for improvement, subject to the approval of the governor and council, any class I, II, or III highway or portion thereof.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 12:1. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 240:1. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6). 1988, 245:3, eff. June 29, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:11 - Maintenance; Improved Portions.

235:11 Maintenance;  Improved Portions. –
Upon the completion of such improvement to the satisfaction of the commissioner of transportation, the department of transportation shall assume full control and pay the cost of reconstruction and maintenance.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 12:2. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 240:2. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(a)(6), (b)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:12 - Unimproved Portions.

235:12 Unimproved Portions. –
All portions of class II highways which have not been improved to the satisfaction of the commissioner of transportation shall be maintained by the city or town in which they are located.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 12:3. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 240:3. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:13 - Notice to Towns.

235:13 Notice to Towns. –
On or before February 15 in each year, the commissioner of transportation shall notify all cities and towns which have expressed an interest in constructing or reconstructing any class I, II, or III highway or portion thereof, of the amount of state aid available to that city or town, and shall designate the highway location on which such funds shall be expended.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 12:4. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 240:4. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6). 1988, 245:4, eff. June 29, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:14 - Application for State Aid; Compliance With Certain Standards.

235:14 Application for State Aid;  Compliance With Certain Standards. –
I. A city or town may apply to the commissioner of transportation for state aid on or before the first day of May in each year in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall state that such city or town has raised, appropriated, or set aside its contribution required for state aid.
II. The commissioner of transportation shall require that the highway design be in compliance with standards set forth in department of transportation manuals relating to bridge and highway construction and may adopt such manuals by reference.
Source.
1905, 35:3. PL 84:18. 1935, 17:3. RL 100:16. 1945, 188:1, part 12:5. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 240:5. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6). 2008, 143:2, eff. Aug. 5, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:15 - Cost; How Borne.

235:15 Cost;  How Borne. –
If any city or town desires state aid for the purpose of constructing or reconstructing a section of class I, II, or III highway, the town shall pay
1/3 of the cost and the state shall pay
2/3 of the cost.
Source.
1905, 35:4, 5. 1913, 18:1. PL 84:19, 20, 21. 1931, 7:1. 1935, 17:4. RL 100:17. 1945, 188:1, part 12:6. RSA 240:6. 1981, 87:1. 1988, 245:5, eff. June 29, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:17 - Joint Fund Expenditures.

235:17 Joint Fund Expenditures. –
Fifty percent of the contribution of a city or town for state aid shall be remitted to the commissioner of transportation before any state aid project is begun, and the balance shall be remitted on completion of the project, and such contribution, together with the amount apportioned to it by the commissioner of transportation shall constitute a joint fund to be expended under the supervision of the commissioner for the construction or reconstruction of only such class I, II, or III highways within such city or town as the commissioner shall have designated.
Source.
1935, 17:5. RL 100:19. 1945, 188:1, part 12:8. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 240:8. 1975, 6:1. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6). 1988, 245:6, eff. June 29, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:19 - Unexpended Funds.

235:19 Unexpended Funds. –
Any part of such joint fund not expended during the year for which it is set apart and apportioned may be expended on class I, II, or III highways during any succeeding year at the discretion of the commissioner of transportation.
Source.
1935, 17:5. RL 100:20. 1945, 188:1, part 12:10. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 240:10. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6). 1988, 245:7, eff. June 29, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:20 - Surplus Funds After Completion.

235:20 Surplus Funds After Completion. –
Whenever, upon the completion of a project on a class I, II, or III highway in any city or town, the joint fund has not been expended in full, the unexpended balance shall revert to the state and city or town in the same proportion as each contributed.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 12:11. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 240:11. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6). 1988, 245:8, eff. June 29, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:21 - Additional Payment by State.

235:21 Additional Payment by State. –
Where it appears that the class I, II, or III highway designated for improvement by the commissioner is of no particular benefit to a town, or, in cases where a town is unable to pay its proportion of such cost, the commissioner may, with the approval of the governor and council, pay such further expense as he may deem equitable.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 12:12. RSA 240:12. 1981, 87:1. 1988, 245:9, eff. June 29, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:23 - Apportionment.

235:23 Apportionment. –
All funds available to cities, towns and unincorporated places, pursuant to the provisions hereof, shall be allotted by the commissioner of transportation upon the following basis:
I. Apportionment A. In each fiscal year, the commissioner shall allocate an amount not less than 12 percent of the gross road toll revenue and motor vehicle fees collected in the preceding fiscal year to a local highway aid fund. This fund shall be distributed to each city, town, and unincorporated place on a formula in which
1/2 of the amount is based on the proportion which the mileage of regularly maintained class IV and class V highways in each municipality, as of January 1 of the previous year, bears to the total of such mileage in the state; and
1/2 of the amount is based on the proportion which the office of planning and development population estimate of each municipality bears to the latest estimate of the total population of the state as of July 1 of the year of the estimate. The aid to be distributed under this paragraph shall be in addition to all other state and federal aid specifically authorized by statute. In the event the appropriation for the disbursement required under this paragraph is insufficient, the governor is authorized to draw a warrant in the amount of the shortfall. Such warrant shall be a charge against the highway fund.
II.
Apportionment B. The commissioner shall allot to each municipality a sum sufficient, when added to the amount which would be derived by a tax of $.11 on each $100 of the municipality's last equalized valuation, to equal $117 for each mile of regularly maintained class V highway in such municipality, except that for any year in which the total allocated to the municipalities under this formula shall be less than $400,000, the commissioner shall use such other figure in place of $117 for each mile of regularly maintained class V highway as may be necessary to make the total allotment not less than $400,000.
III.
Apportionment C. The commissioner shall apportion to eligible municipalities the amount of federal aid funds which are available for their use.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 13:5. 1951, 83:1, part 13:2. 1953, 31:1. RSA 241:2. 1955, 333:3. 1957, 181:4; 273:3. 1965, 261:1. 1967, 280:1. 1969, 465:1. 1973, 418:4. 1975, 249:4. 1981, 87:1; 443:4. 1983, 122:3. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6). 2003, 319:9. 2004, 257:44, eff. July 1, 2004. 2015, 276:192, eff. July 1, 2015. 2017, 156:64, 241, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 91:198, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:25 - Notice to Towns.

235:25 Notice to Towns. –
On or before January 1 of each year, the commissioner shall notify all cities, towns and unincorporated places of the amounts of aid being allotted in each fiscal year. Payments shall be made as follows: 30 percent in July; 30 percent in October; 20 percent in January; and 20 percent in April. These funds shall be used only for highway construction, reconstruction or maintenance purposes. Whenever any city, town or unincorporated place is unable to utilize the full amount of this apportionment for highway construction, reconstruction or maintenance purposes in any given municipal fiscal year, the unused balance may be carried over to the following municipal fiscal year and expended for highway construction, reconstruction or maintenance purposes.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 13:2. 1951, 83:1, part 13:4. RSA 241:4. 1981, 87:1. 1983, 122:4, eff. July 1, 1983.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:34 - State Contribution to Damage Losses.

235:34 State Contribution to Damage Losses. –
Any city, town or unincorporated place which suffers damage to its highways through disaster which is estimated to exceed
1/8 of one percent of its assessed valuation shall be entitled to aid in the repair of such damage. The commissioner shall be notified of such damage and, after an investigation, shall estimate the amount of aid to which the city, town or unincorporated place is entitled. The commissioner shall survey the damaged highways and prepare an estimate of cost for rehabilitation of these highways, notifying the towns of the proportionate share which the state will contribute and the estimated amount of aid available. Aid to any city, town or unincorporated place shall be computed on that amount which is in excess of an amount equal to
1/8 of one percent of its assessed valuation and shall not exceed 75% of the cost of the damage in excess of this amount. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the city, town or unincorporated place from making such emergency repairs as are deemed necessary for public convenience; and such sum expended shall be considered part of the town's contribution.
Source.
1951, 83:1, part 13:12. RSA 241:13. 1971, 504:4. 1981, 87:1. 1983, 122:5, eff. July 1, 1983.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:37 - Work Done by Private Contractor.

235:37 Work Done by Private Contractor. –
The commissioner of transportation shall require every private contractor engaged in construction or maintenance work by contract with the state, county, city or town, on any state, state aid or town aid highway or bridge project, and who employs 5 or more persons in the state, to file with the commissioner of labor and commissioner of transportation of this state a declaration of acceptance of the provisions of RSA 281-A, "Workers' Compensation" before any work is begun on such project.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 15:1. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 244:1. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6). 1994, 158:16, eff. May 23, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:38 - Workmen To Be Town Employees.

235:38 Workmen To Be Town Employees. –
Every workman on every state aid or town aid highway or bridge project, except workmen employed by the department of transportation in its engineering force or by private contractor engaged in construction or maintenance work on such project by contract with the state, county, city or town, shall be deemed to be in the employ of the county, city or town contributing to the cost of such project and not in the employ of the state.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 15:2. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 244:2. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(a)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 235 - Federal and State Highway Aid › Section 235:39 - Insurance; Charge Against Joint Fund.

235:39 Insurance;  Charge Against Joint Fund. –
When any county, town or city may have accepted the provisions of RSA 281, pursuant to RSA 281:7 and in which county, town or city there are spent state funds on any state aid or town aid highway or bridge project, the joint fund for such project may be charged that portion of premiums it pays for workers' compensation insurance which the commissioner of transportation determines to be the amount which should be allocated to such project.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 15:3. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 244:3. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(6).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 236 - Highway Regulation, Protection and Control Regulations › Section 236:1 - Regulation.

236:1 Regulation. –
I. The commissioner may regulate the use of class I, class II, and class III highways in towns or cities without compact sections and in other towns and cities outside the compact portion thereof as determined by him, including the use of rights-of-way.
II. The commissioner may establish stop intersections, erect stop signs, yield right-of-way signs, or other traffic devices or signals thereon or upon any way entering thereon.
Source.
1921, 32:1. PL 91:5. 1935, 117:1. RL 107:7. 1945, 188:1, part 19:1. RSA 249:5. 1955, 178:1; 333:4. 1957, 181:5. 1973, 418:5. 1975, 249:5. 1977, 75:1. 1981, 87:1; 443:5. 1985, 235:6; 305:1, 3. 1986, 136:5, eff. May 27, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 236 - Highway Regulation, Protection and Control Regulations › Section 236:2 - Control Regulations Filed.

236:2 Control Regulations Filed. –
Regulations controlling traffic by such stop signs, devices, or signals shall be filed with the department of transportation and shall be open to public inspection.
Source.
1921, 32:1. PL 91:6. 1935, 117:1. 1937, 25:1. 1941, 42:1. RL 107:8. 1945, 188:1, part 19:2. RSA 249:6. 1977, 75:2. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(a)(7). 2008, 141:1, eff. Aug. 5, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 236 - Highway Regulation, Protection and Control Regulations › Section 236:3 - Other Regulations.

236:3 Other Regulations. –
Other regulations, seasonal or otherwise, shall be posted on every such highway affected thereby.
Source.
1937, 25:2. RL 107:9. 1945, 188:1, part 19:3. RSA 249:7. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 236 - Highway Regulation, Protection and Control Regulations › Section 236:3-a - Exclusion From Seasonal Highway Weight Limit for Certain Vehicles.

236:3-a Exclusion From Seasonal Highway Weight Limit for Certain Vehicles. –
Notwithstanding any provision of law or rule to the contrary, the following vehicles shall be excluded from the seasonal highway weight limit regulations with the approval of the district engineer, department of transportation:
I. Heating fuel delivery vehicles.
II. Trucks delivering processed milk products.
III. [Repealed.]
IV. Trucks carrying sap for maple syrup production.
V. Septic pumper trucks and accompanying supply trucks.
Source.
1998, 306:6, eff. Aug. 25, 1998. 2010, 126:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011; 126:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2013. 2015, 61:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2016. 2016, 124:1, eff. July 19, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 236 - Highway Regulation, Protection and Control Regulations › Section 236:4 - Penalty and Liability.

236:4 Penalty and Liability. –
Any person violating the provisions of such posted regulations shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person. Any person shall be liable for all damage occasioned thereby.
Source.
1921, 32:1; 61:1. PL 91:7. 1935, 117:1. RL 107:10. 1945, 188:1, part 19:4. RSA 249:8. 1973, 530:24. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 236 - Highway Regulation, Protection and Control Regulations › Section 236:5 - Stop Signs and Signals; Presumption of Legality.

236:5 Stop Signs and Signals;  Presumption of Legality. –
Every stop sign, traffic device, or traffic signal erected on any public highway shall be deemed lawfully erected and maintained and to conform to standards set by the commissioner of transportation and approved by him as to type, size, installation and method of operation, until the contrary is proven, in all cases, civil or criminal.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 19:5. RSA 249:9. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(7).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 236 - Highway Regulation, Protection and Control Regulations › Section 236:6 - When Not Erected by Officials; Penalty.

236:6 When Not Erected by Officials;  Penalty. –
If any person, except a public officer or official or a person acting under his direction or order, erects on any public highway a stop sign, traffic device, or traffic signal, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 19:6. RSA 249:10. 1973, 528:130. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 236 - Highway Regulation, Protection and Control Regulations › Section 236:7 - Establishment of Speed Zones.

236:7 Establishment of Speed Zones. –
Whenever the commissioner of transportation shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, or in the event of vehicle or weather emergencies, that any prima facie speed limit set forth in RSA 265:60 is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place, or upon any part of a class I, class II or class III highway, outside the compact part of cities or towns, said commissioner may determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of said highway. Such signs may carry either a fixed speed limit legend or a changeable message so designed as to permit display of different speed limits at various times of the day or night. Such a prima facie speed limit may be declared to be effective at all times or at such times as are indicated upon said signs. The commissioner shall keep and maintain a full and complete record of all speed zones established by him and all alterations, amendments or removal thereof.
Source.
1949, 286:3. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 249:11. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(7). 1999, 73:3, eff. July 27, 1999.