US Bridges

I-93 SB over Blair Road

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.1 MI from Plymouth Tl · Structure no. 003501120007900

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 SB over Blair Road is a concrete frame carrying I-93 SB over Blair Road in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 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 10,437 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,446 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI-93 SB
CrossesBlair Road
Location2.1 MI from Plymouth Tl
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates43.81169, -71.67072
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 inspectionApril 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,437 (2023)
Projected traffic15,446 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 SB over Blair Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-93 SB over Blair 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 April 2023.

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

About 10,437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-93 SB over Blair Road?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 SB over Blair Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.