US Bridges

I-393 US 4 US202 over Fort Eddy RD

Poor

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.2MI E JCT I-93 · Structure no. 005201540012100

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,527
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-393 US 4 US202 over Fort Eddy RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-393 US 4 US202 over Fort Eddy RD in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 40,527 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,979 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-393 US 4 US202
CrossesFort Eddy RD
Location0.2MI E JCT I-93
RouteInterstate 393
Coordinates43.21906, -71.52489
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,527 (2023)
Projected traffic59,979 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Fort Eddy RD built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-393 US 4 US202 over Fort Eddy RD 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 Fort Eddy RD carry?

About 40,527 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-393 US 4 US202 over Fort Eddy RD?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns I-393 US 4 US202 over Fort Eddy RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.