US Bridges

I-93 NB over US 3 Nh 25

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.8 MI from New Hampton T · Structure no. 001100860006300

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,870
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 NB over US 3 Nh 25 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 NB over US 3 Nh 25 in Grafton 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 10,870 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,087 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI-93 NB
CrossesUS 3 Nh 25
Location0.8 MI from New Hampton T
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates43.69789, -71.64557
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,870 (2023)
Projected traffic16,087 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 3 Nh 25 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 US 3 Nh 25 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 US 3 Nh 25 carry?

About 10,870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-93 NB over US 3 Nh 25?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 NB over US 3 Nh 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.