US Bridges

I-293 Fee Tpk Ramp over S Br Piscataquog River

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.7 MI Bedford T.L. · Structure no. 016101460006500

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,245
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-293 Fee Tpk Ramp over S Br Piscataquog River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-293 Fee Tpk Ramp over S Br Piscataquog River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,245 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,762 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-293 Fee Tpk Ramp
CrossesS Br Piscataquog River
Location0.7 MI Bedford T.L.
Coordinates42.97667, -71.47143
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,245 (2023)
Projected traffic7,762 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp over S Br Piscataquog River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

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

About 5,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.