US Bridges

US 4 Wb(hoit Rd) over I-93 US 4 WB

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · .6 MI East Canterbury Tl · Structure no. 005200410012300

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 4 Wb(hoit Rd) over I-93 US 4 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 4 Wb(hoit Rd) over I-93 US 4 WB in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,598 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,165 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 4 Wb(hoit Rd)
CrossesI-93 US 4 WB
Location.6 MI East Canterbury Tl
RouteCity Street 4
Coordinates43.29172, -71.57288
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,598 (2023)
Projected traffic17,165 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US 4 Wb(hoit Rd) over I-93 US 4 WB built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 4 Wb(hoit Rd) over I-93 US 4 WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 4 Wb(hoit Rd) over I-93 US 4 WB carry?

About 11,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 4 Wb(hoit Rd) over I-93 US 4 WB?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 4 Wb(hoit Rd) over I-93 US 4 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.