US Bridges

I-293 Nh 3A Tpk N over Black Brook

Poor

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 2.5 S Hooksett Tl · Structure no. 016100990006700

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,101
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-293 Nh 3A Tpk N over Black Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-293 Nh 3A Tpk N over Black Brook 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 24,101 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,669 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-293 Nh 3A Tpk N
CrossesBlack Brook
Location2.5 S Hooksett Tl
RouteInterstate 293
Coordinates43.00974, -71.47664
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,101 (2023)
Projected traffic35,669 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Nh 3A Tpk N over Black Brook built?

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

What condition is I-293 Nh 3A Tpk N over Black Brook 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 Nh 3A Tpk N over Black Brook carry?

About 24,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-293 Nh 3A Tpk N over Black Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-293 Nh 3A Tpk N over Black Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.