US Bridges

I-93 SB over Nhrr

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI Holderness Tl · Structure no. 021601450014500

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 SB over Nhrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 SB over Nhrr in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 11,571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,125 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-93 SB
CrossesNhrr
Location0.3 MI Holderness Tl
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates43.77054, -71.68295
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,571 (2023)
Projected traffic17,125 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-93 SB over Nhrr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-93 SB over Nhrr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-93 SB over Nhrr carry?

About 11,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-93 SB over Nhrr?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 SB over Nhrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.