US Bridges

I-293 Fee Tpk over Stark Way

Poor

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.9MI S Hooksett T.L. · Structure no. 016100910006300

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,106
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-293 Fee Tpk over Stark Way is a concrete frame carrying I-293 Fee Tpk over Stark Way in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1956, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 46,106 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,236 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-293 Fee Tpk
CrossesStark Way
Location1.9MI S Hooksett T.L.
RouteInterstate 293
Coordinates43.01234, -71.47814
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,106 (2023)
Projected traffic68,236 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-293 Fee Tpk over Stark Way built?

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

What condition is I-293 Fee Tpk over Stark Way in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-293 Fee Tpk over Stark Way carry?

About 46,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-293 Fee Tpk over Stark Way?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I-293 Fee Tpk over Stark Way?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.