US Bridges

I-293 WB NH101 WB over Nh 28A

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1 MI E JCT RTE 28 · Structure no. 016101740011800

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,087
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-293 WB NH101 WB over Nh 28A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-293 WB NH101 WB over Nh 28A in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 46,087 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,208 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-293 WB NH101 WB
CrossesNh 28A
Location1 MI E JCT RTE 28
RouteInterstate 293
Coordinates42.96146, -71.41861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,087 (2023)
Projected traffic68,208 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 I-293 WB NH101 WB over Nh 28A built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-293 WB NH101 WB over Nh 28A 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 I-293 WB NH101 WB over Nh 28A carry?

About 46,087 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-293 WB NH101 WB over Nh 28A?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-293 WB NH101 WB over Nh 28A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.