US Bridges

Nh 9 over I-393 US 4 US202

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · .2 MI W Pembrook Tl · Structure no. 005201650017700

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,465
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 9 over I-393 US 4 US202 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 9 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 8,465 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,528 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesNh 9
CrossesI-393 US 4 US202
Location.2 MI W Pembrook Tl
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates43.2346, -71.46652
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,465 (2023)
Projected traffic12,528 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Nh 9 over I-393 US 4 US202 built?

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

What condition is Nh 9 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 Nh 9 over I-393 US 4 US202 carry?

About 8,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nh 9 over I-393 US 4 US202?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 9 over I-393 US 4 US202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.