US Bridges

River Road over I-93

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.01 S Hook-Manch Tl · Structure no. 016100670009100

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,128
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over I-93 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over I-93 in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,069 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesI-93
Location0.01 S Hook-Manch Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.0362, -71.45472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,128 (2023)
Projected traffic9,069 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 River Road over I-93 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over I-93 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 River Road over I-93 carry?

About 6,128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over I-93?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over I-93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.