US Bridges

US 3 over Fee Tpk

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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI JCT RT101 · Structure no. 001901890012200

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,556
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 3 over Fee Tpk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 3 over Fee Tpk in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,556 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,582 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 3
CrossesFee Tpk
Location0.4 MI JCT RT101
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates42.94263, -71.47019
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,556 (2023)
Projected traffic18,582 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 US 3 over Fee Tpk built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 over Fee Tpk 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 US 3 over Fee Tpk carry?

About 12,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 3 over Fee Tpk?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 over Fee Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.