US Bridges

I-93 SB over Nhrr Winnipesaukee River

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · Tilton Tl · Structure no. 019601170015700

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-93 SB over Nhrr Winnipesaukee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-93 SB over Nhrr Winnipesaukee River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 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 15,417 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,817 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesI-93 SB
CrossesNhrr Winnipesaukee River
LocationTilton Tl
RouteInterstate 93
Coordinates43.45175, -71.57048
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.8 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,417 (2023)
Projected traffic22,817 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-93 SB over Nhrr Winnipesaukee River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-93 SB over Nhrr Winnipesaukee River 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 I-93 SB over Nhrr Winnipesaukee River carry?

About 15,417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-93 SB over Nhrr Winnipesaukee River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-93 SB over Nhrr Winnipesaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.