US Bridges

I-293 Fee Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · .8 MI Bedford Tl · Structure no. 016101450006500

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,919
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-293 Fee Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-293 Fee Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63,919 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,600 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-293 Fee Tpk
CrossesS Br Piscataquog River
Location.8 MI Bedford Tl
RouteInterstate 293
Coordinates42.97676, -71.47181
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,919 (2023)
Projected traffic94,600 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over S Br Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-293 Fee Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River 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 over S Br Piscataquog River carry?

About 63,919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-293 Fee Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I-293 Fee Tpk over S Br Piscataquog River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.