FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-293 NB OFF RAMP

Carrying I-293 NB OFF RAMP over MERRIMACK RIVER

AT GRANITE ST BRIDGE, Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-293 NB OFF RAMP

The I-293 NB OFF RAMP bridge in Hillsborough, New Hampshire carries I-293 NB OFF RAMP over MERRIMACK RIVER. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.7 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,505 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-293 NB OFF RAMP compares

▼ 5.5
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of New Hampshire bridges
385
Bridges in Hillsborough · 30 in Poor condition
I-293 NB OFF RAMP 32.7 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.7 m (81 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
9,505 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016101320006800

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-293 NB OFF RAMP 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-293 NB OFF RAMP against other structures in Hillsborough 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-293 NB OFF RAMP?

I-293 NB OFF RAMP in Hillsborough, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-293 NB OFF RAMP inspected?

I-293 NB OFF RAMP'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 9,505 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-293 NB OFF RAMP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-293 NB OFF RAMP?

I-293 NB OFF RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-293 NB OFF RAMP?

I-293 NB OFF RAMP is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is I-293 NB OFF RAMP and does age affect safety?

I-293 NB OFF RAMP was built in 1983, making it 43 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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