I-393,US 4,US202E
Carrying I-393,US 4,US202E over PORTSMOUTH STREET
0.7 MI E EASTSIDE DRIVE, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-393,US 4,US202E
The I-393,US 4,US202E bridge in Merrimack, New Hampshire carries I-393,US 4,US202E over PORTSMOUTH STREET. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 1,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-393,US 4,US202E compares
Live comparison across New Hampshire.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 005201540015000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-393,US 4,US202E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-393,US 4,US202E against other structures in Merrimack and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-393,US 4,US202E?
I-393,US 4,US202E in Merrimack, New Hampshire on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-393,US 4,US202E inspected?
I-393,US 4,US202E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-393,US 4,US202E is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-393,US 4,US202E?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for I-393,US 4,US202E.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-393,US 4,US202E?
Ownership is not specified for I-393,US 4,US202E in the NBI.
How old is I-393,US 4,US202E and does age affect safety?
I-393,US 4,US202E was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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