US Bridges

North Ramp over I-293 Fee Tpk

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .5MI from Stark Lane · Structure no. 016101070006600

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,149
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

North Ramp over I-293 Fee Tpk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ramp over I-293 Fee Tpk in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,940 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Ramp
CrossesI-293 Fee Tpk
Location.5MI from Stark Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.00534, -71.47544
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,149 (2023)
Projected traffic20,940 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 North Ramp over I-293 Fee Tpk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is North Ramp over I-293 Fee Tpk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does North Ramp over I-293 Fee Tpk carry?

About 14,149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Ramp over I-293 Fee Tpk?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns North Ramp over I-293 Fee Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.