US Bridges

Nh 9 over US202

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · JCT Nh 9/US202 · Structure no. 012201120005100

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,776
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 9 over US202 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 9 over US202 in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,468 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNh 9
CrossesUS202
LocationJCT Nh 9/US202
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates43.11637, -71.91783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,776 (2023)
Projected traffic14,468 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nh 9 over US202 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 9 over US202 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 9 over US202 carry?

About 9,776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nh 9 over US202?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 9 over US202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.