GRANDVIEW ROAD
Carrying GRANDVIEW ROAD over I-93 FEE TPK
0.4 MI JCT I-89, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
GRANDVIEW ROAD in Merrimack, New Hampshire sits above 20% of rated New Hampshire bridges on inventory load rating (25 t), while its 1978 build year is earlier than 28% of Merrimack's recorded-year cohort (326 bridges).
GRANDVIEW ROAD in Merrimack, New Hampshire is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1978, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NH:002701360015500
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: GRANDVIEW ROAD
The GRANDVIEW ROAD bridge in Merrimack, New Hampshire carries GRANDVIEW ROAD over I-93 FEE TPK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 100.9 meters (331 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,116 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How GRANDVIEW ROAD compares
Age against the county: built in 1978, earlier than 91 of Merrimack's 326 bridges with a recorded construction year (28%), against a county median build year of 1966. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across New Hampshire bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (2,540 of 2,542 rated).
GRANDVIEW ROAD vs every rated New Hampshire bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
25 Top 80% higher than 20% of 2,540 bridges
rated New Hampshire bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Merrimack inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 326 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 100.9 m (331 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,116 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 002701360015500
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
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 GRANDVIEW ROAD 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 GRANDVIEW ROAD 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 GRANDVIEW ROAD?
GRANDVIEW ROAD in Merrimack, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GRANDVIEW ROAD inspected?
GRANDVIEW ROAD'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 1,116 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRANDVIEW ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GRANDVIEW ROAD?
GRANDVIEW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GRANDVIEW ROAD?
GRANDVIEW ROAD is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is GRANDVIEW ROAD and does age affect safety?
GRANDVIEW ROAD was built in 1978, making it 48 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
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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