I-293 SB NH101 EB over Merrimack River CSX
FairHillsborough County, New Hampshire · Manchester Tl · Structure no. 001901990012800
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 923 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,914
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-293 SB NH101 EB over Merrimack River CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-293 SB NH101 EB over Merrimack River CSX in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 41,914 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,032 by 2043. The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-293 SB NH101 EB over Merrimack River CSX built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is I-293 SB NH101 EB over Merrimack River CSX in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I-293 SB NH101 EB over Merrimack River CSX carry?
About 41,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-293 SB NH101 EB over Merrimack River CSX?
The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-293 SB NH101 EB over Merrimack River CSX?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.