US Bridges

I-93 Fee Tpk over Cross Road

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.2 MI No. Manchester Tl · Structure no. 012800710011400

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,029
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-93 Fee Tpk over Cross Road is a concrete frame carrying I-93 Fee Tpk over Cross Road in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 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 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 82,029 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,402 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI-93 Fee Tpk
CrossesCross Road
Location2.2 MI No. Manchester Tl
RouteInterstate 93
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.06911, -71.47175
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,029 (2023)
Projected traffic121,402 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Fee Tpk over Cross Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-93 Fee Tpk over Cross Road 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 Fee Tpk over Cross Road carry?

About 82,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-93 Fee Tpk over Cross Road?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 Fee Tpk over Cross Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.