US Bridges

NH132(EASTSIDE Dr) over I-393 US 4 US202

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 1.4 MI East of JCT I-93 · Structure no. 005201560013800

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,347
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH132(EASTSIDE Dr) over I-393 US 4 US202 is a steel continuous frame carrying NH132(EASTSIDE Dr) over I-393 US 4 US202 in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1978, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,347 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,833 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNH132(EASTSIDE Dr)
CrossesI-393 US 4 US202
Location1.4 MI East of JCT I-93
RouteCity Street 132
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.22408, -71.50736
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,347 (2023)
Projected traffic13,833 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 NH132(EASTSIDE Dr) over I-393 US 4 US202 built?

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

What condition is NH132(EASTSIDE Dr) over I-393 US 4 US202 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 NH132(EASTSIDE Dr) over I-393 US 4 US202 carry?

About 9,347 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NH132(EASTSIDE Dr) over I-393 US 4 US202?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns NH132(EASTSIDE Dr) over I-393 US 4 US202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.