US 3 Fee Tpk SB over Nashua River
GoodHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.2 MI from Service RD · Structure no. 017701000011800
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 338 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71,221
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
US 3 Fee Tpk SB over Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 Fee Tpk SB over Nashua River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 71,221 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,407 by 2043. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 3 Fee Tpk SB over Nashua River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US 3 Fee Tpk SB over Nashua 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 3 Fee Tpk SB over Nashua River carry?
About 71,221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 3 Fee Tpk SB over Nashua River?
The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns US 3 Fee Tpk SB over Nashua River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.