US Bridges

NH132 over I-93

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.5MI from Canterbury T.L · Structure no. 019600810006300

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,052
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH132 over I-93 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH132 over I-93 in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2043. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNH132
CrossesI-93
Location0.5MI from Canterbury T.L
RouteState Highway 3B
Coordinates43.3816, -71.60791
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,052 (2023)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NH132 over I-93 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is NH132 over I-93 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NH132 over I-93 carry?

About 1,052 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NH132 over I-93?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NH132 over I-93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.