US Bridges

North Ashland Road over I-93

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · .3MI from Holderness · Structure no. 001100660012700

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ashland Road over I-93 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ashland Road over I-93 in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,077 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Ashland Road
CrossesI-93
Location.3MI from Holderness
Coordinates43.74361, -71.66225
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2023)
Projected traffic1,077 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 North Ashland Road over I-93 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is North Ashland Road over I-93 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 North Ashland Road over I-93 carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Ashland Road over I-93?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Ashland Road over I-93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.