US Bridges

I-93 SB over Bodwell Road

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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 3.2 MI S.W JCT Rt 28 · Structure no. 016101850013100

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,868
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 SB over Bodwell Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 SB over Bodwell Road in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 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 40,868 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,484 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-93 SB
CrossesBodwell Road
Location3.2 MI S.W JCT Rt 28
RouteInterstate 93
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.95439, -71.40373
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,868 (2023)
Projected traffic60,484 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-93 SB over Bodwell Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-93 SB over Bodwell Road 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-93 SB over Bodwell Road carry?

About 40,868 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-93 SB over Bodwell Road?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 SB over Bodwell Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.