US Bridges

I-393 US 4 US202 over I-93

Poor

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.4 Mi. E. JCT US 3 · Structure no. 005201520010800

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-393 US 4 US202 over I-93 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-393 US 4 US202 over I-93 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 4 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 22,391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,138 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-393 US 4 US202
CrossesI-93
Location0.4 Mi. E. JCT US 3
RouteInterstate 393
Coordinates43.21651, -71.53376
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,391 (2023)
Projected traffic33,138 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 I-393 US 4 US202 over I-93 built?

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

What condition is I-393 US 4 US202 over I-93 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 I-393 US 4 US202 over I-93 carry?

About 22,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-393 US 4 US202 over I-93?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I-393 US 4 US202 over I-93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.