US Bridges

I-93 NB over Owl Street

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI Thornton Tl · Structure no. 003501330014500

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,498
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 NB over Owl Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 NB over Owl Street in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 7,498 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,097 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesI-93 NB
CrossesOwl Street
Location0.7 MI Thornton Tl
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates43.85969, -71.65214
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 inspectionApril 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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,498 (2023)
Projected traffic11,097 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 NB over Owl Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-93 NB over Owl Street 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 NB over Owl Street carry?

About 7,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-93 NB over Owl Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 NB over Owl Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.