US Bridges

I-93 NB over NH104 NH132

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 1.1 MI Meredith Tl · Structure no. 018401380006000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 NB over NH104 NH132 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 NB over NH104 NH132 in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 14,262 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,107 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-93 NB
CrossesNH104 NH132
Location1.1 MI Meredith Tl
RouteInterstate 93
CountyBelknap County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.61345, -71.64212
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,262 (2023)
Projected traffic21,107 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-93 NB over NH104 NH132 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-93 NB over NH104 NH132 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-93 NB over NH104 NH132 carry?

About 14,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-93 NB over NH104 NH132?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 NB over NH104 NH132?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.