US Bridges

NH103 over I-89 NB

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 3.6 MI N. Hopkinton T.L. · Structure no. 026302020013600

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH103 over I-89 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH103 over I-89 NB in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 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 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesNH103
CrossesI-89 NB
Location3.6 MI N. Hopkinton T.L.
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates43.2736, -71.79353
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,372 (2023)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NH103 over I-89 NB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is NH103 over I-89 NB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NH103 over I-89 NB carry?

About 1,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NH103 over I-89 NB?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NH103 over I-89 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.