US Bridges

I-93 NB over Mad River

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 4.4 MI Plymouth Tl · Structure no. 003501340011500

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 NB over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 NB over Mad River 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 10,012 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,817 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI-93 NB
CrossesMad River
Location4.4 MI Plymouth Tl
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates43.83868, -71.65073
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,012 (2023)
Projected traffic14,817 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mad River 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 Mad 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-93 NB over Mad River carry?

About 10,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-93 NB over Mad River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 NB over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.