US Bridges

I-93 NB over Collins ST Squam River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · .07 MI New Hampton T.L. · Structure no. 001100890005000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,875
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 NB over Collins ST Squam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 NB over Collins ST Squam River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 10,875 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,095 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-93 NB
CrossesCollins ST Squam River
Location.07 MI New Hampton T.L.
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates43.68657, -71.64213
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,875 (2023)
Projected traffic16,095 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-93 NB over Collins ST Squam River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-93 NB over Collins ST Squam River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-93 NB over Collins ST Squam River carry?

About 10,875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-93 NB over Collins ST Squam River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 NB over Collins ST Squam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.