US Bridges

Huse Road over I-293 NH101

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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 1.3 MI E JCT RTE 28 · Structure no. 016101760010600

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huse Road over I-293 NH101 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huse Road over I-293 NH101 in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,878 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuse Road
CrossesI-293 NH101
Location1.3 MI E JCT RTE 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.95928, -71.42803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2023)
Projected traffic10,878 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Huse Road over I-293 NH101 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Huse Road over I-293 NH101 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 Huse Road over I-293 NH101 carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Huse Road over I-293 NH101?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Huse Road over I-293 NH101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.