US Bridges

I-93 Ramp over Fee Tpk

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · At Jct. With Feet. · Structure no. 012800680009900

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-93 Ramp over Fee Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 Ramp over Fee Tpk in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 49 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 6 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-93 Ramp
CrossesFee Tpk
LocationAt Jct. With Feet.
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.05602, -71.47143
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2023)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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-93 Ramp over Fee Tpk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-93 Ramp over Fee Tpk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-93 Ramp over Fee Tpk carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-93 Ramp over Fee Tpk?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 Ramp over Fee Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.