US Bridges

I-93 SB over Hale Road

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 4.5MI Tilton T.L. · Structure no. 023101260012100

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,217
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 SB over Hale Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 SB over Hale Road in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 14,217 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,041 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-93 SB
CrossesHale Road
Location4.5MI Tilton T.L.
RouteInterstate 93
CountyBelknap County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.53709, -71.61504
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,217 (2023)
Projected traffic21,041 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over Hale Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-93 SB over Hale Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-93 SB over Hale Road carry?

About 14,217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-93 SB over Hale Road?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 SB over Hale Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.