US Bridges

Wieczorek DR over US 3

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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .4 M West of I-93 · Structure no. 001902030008300

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,401
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wieczorek DR over US 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wieczorek DR over US 3 in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 17,401 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,753 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWieczorek DR
CrossesUS 3
Location.4 M West of I-93
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.91273, -71.45931
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,401 (2023)
Projected traffic25,753 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wieczorek DR over US 3 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wieczorek DR over US 3 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 Wieczorek DR over US 3 carry?

About 17,401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wieczorek DR over US 3?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Wieczorek DR over US 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.