US Bridges

I-93 NB C-D Road over I-89 Turkey River Ped

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · At Bow Interchange · Structure no. 002701360016100

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,560
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-93 NB C-D Road over I-89 Turkey River Ped is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 NB C-D Road over I-89 Turkey River Ped in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 22,560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,388 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-93 NB C-D Road
CrossesI-89 Turkey River Ped
LocationAt Bow Interchange
Coordinates43.17066, -71.52991
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,560 (2023)
Projected traffic33,388 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 NB C-D Road over I-89 Turkey River Ped built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-93 NB C-D Road over I-89 Turkey River Ped 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 I-93 NB C-D Road over I-89 Turkey River Ped carry?

About 22,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-93 NB C-D Road over I-89 Turkey River Ped?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 NB C-D Road over I-89 Turkey River Ped?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.