US Bridges

US202 Nh 9 over Rush Road

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · .5 MI E. Jct. Rt 114 · Structure no. 012001250012500

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,806
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 Nh 9 over Rush Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 Nh 9 over Rush Road in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 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 15,806 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,392 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 Nh 9
CrossesRush Road
Location.5 MI E. Jct. Rt 114
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.19013, -71.82101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,806 (2023)
Projected traffic23,392 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 US202 Nh 9 over Rush Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US202 Nh 9 over Rush Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US202 Nh 9 over Rush Road carry?

About 15,806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US202 Nh 9 over Rush Road?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Nh 9 over Rush Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.