Bridge Street WB over I-293 Nh 3A CSX Merr R
FairHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.4 MI from Elm ST INV#8 · Structure no. 016101220007300
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,540 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,778
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street WB over I-293 Nh 3A CSX Merr R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street WB over I-293 Nh 3A CSX Merr R in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 8,778 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,991 by 2043. The structure is 1,540 ft (469.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street WB over I-293 Nh 3A CSX Merr R built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street WB over I-293 Nh 3A CSX Merr R 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street WB over I-293 Nh 3A CSX Merr R carry?
About 8,778 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street WB over I-293 Nh 3A CSX Merr R?
The structure is 1,540 ft (469.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street WB over I-293 Nh 3A CSX Merr R?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.