US Bridges

I-95 over Preble Way CSX

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · Approach to High Level Br · Structure no. 021702570012700

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,810 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
74,766
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Preble Way CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Preble Way CSX in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 74,766 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,653 by 2043. The structure is 1,810 ft (551.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesPreble Way CSX
LocationApproach to High Level Br
RouteInterstate 95
CountyRockingham County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.08971, -70.77101
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,810 ft (551.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,766 (2023)
Projected traffic110,653 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Preble Way CSX built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 over Preble Way CSX 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Preble Way CSX carry?

About 74,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Preble Way CSX?

The structure is 1,810 ft (551.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Preble Way CSX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.