US Bridges

NH106 over I-393 US 4 US202

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · .4 MI W Pembrook Tl · Structure no. 005201640016700

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,339
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH106 over I-393 US 4 US202 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH106 over I-393 US 4 US202 in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,221 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesNH106
CrossesI-393 US 4 US202
Location.4 MI W Pembrook Tl
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates43.23497, -71.4703
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,339 (2023)
Projected traffic21,221 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NH106 over I-393 US 4 US202 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH106 over I-393 US 4 US202 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does NH106 over I-393 US 4 US202 carry?

About 14,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NH106 over I-393 US 4 US202?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns NH106 over I-393 US 4 US202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.