US Bridges

US202 over Nhrr Constitution Av.

Poor

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · .1 MI West JCT I-93 · Structure no. 005201500010700

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,555
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 over Nhrr Constitution Av. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 over Nhrr Constitution Av. in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 45,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,421 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesUS202
CrossesNhrr Constitution Av.
Location.1 MI West JCT I-93
RouteU.S. Route US202
Coordinates43.21563, -71.53698
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,555 (2023)
Projected traffic67,421 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 US202 over Nhrr Constitution Av. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US202 over Nhrr Constitution Av. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US202 over Nhrr Constitution Av. carry?

About 45,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US202 over Nhrr Constitution Av.?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US202 over Nhrr Constitution Av.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.