US Bridges

I-293 WB NH101 over Frontage RD Csx(abd)

Good

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.6 MI E JCT RTE 3A · Structure no. 016101800008900

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,058
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-293 WB NH101 over Frontage RD Csx(abd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-293 WB NH101 over Frontage RD Csx(abd) in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 67 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 45,058 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,685 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-293 WB NH101
CrossesFrontage RD Csx(abd)
Location0.6 MI E JCT RTE 3A
RouteInterstate 293
Coordinates42.95402, -71.44499
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,058 (2023)
Projected traffic66,685 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Frontage RD Csx(abd) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-293 WB NH101 over Frontage RD Csx(abd) 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 WB NH101 over Frontage RD Csx(abd) carry?

About 45,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-293 WB NH101 over Frontage RD Csx(abd)?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-293 WB NH101 over Frontage RD Csx(abd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.