US Bridges

NH103 over I-89 SB Warner River

Poor

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 3.6 MI N Hopkinton T.L. · Structure no. 026302040013600

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH103 over I-89 SB Warner River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH103 over I-89 SB Warner River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesNH103
CrossesI-89 SB Warner River
Location3.6 MI N Hopkinton T.L.
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates43.27258, -71.79257
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 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 and waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 NH103 over I-89 SB Warner River 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 SB Warner River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does NH103 over I-89 SB Warner River carry?

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

How long is NH103 over I-89 SB Warner River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NH103 over I-89 SB Warner River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.