US Bridges

I-293 Fee Tpk SB over Nh 3A

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 2.MI S Hooksett T.L. · Structure no. 016100900006100

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,431
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-293 Fee Tpk SB over Nh 3A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-293 Fee Tpk SB over Nh 3A in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 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 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 20,431 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,237 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-293 Fee Tpk SB
CrossesNh 3A
Location2.MI S Hooksett T.L.
RouteInterstate 293
Coordinates43.0152, -71.48137
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,431 (2023)
Projected traffic30,237 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-293 Fee Tpk SB over Nh 3A built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-293 Fee Tpk SB over Nh 3A 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 I-293 Fee Tpk SB over Nh 3A carry?

About 20,431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-293 Fee Tpk SB over Nh 3A?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-293 Fee Tpk SB over Nh 3A?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.