I-293 NH 3A TPK N
Carrying I-293 NH 3A TPK N over BLACK BROOK
2.5 S HOOKSETT TL, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
I-293 NH 3A TPK N in Hillsborough, New Hampshire sits above 20% of rated New Hampshire bridges on inventory load rating (25 t), while its 1956 build year is earlier than 69% of Hillsborough's recorded-year cohort (385 bridges).
I-293 NH 3A TPK N in Hillsborough, New Hampshire is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1956, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor 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:016100990006700
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · SINGLE-SPAN · SUB-LED · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-POOR Poor
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: I-293 NH 3A TPK N
The I-293 NH 3A TPK N bridge in Hillsborough, New Hampshire carries I-293 NH 3A TPK N over BLACK BROOK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,559 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
How I-293 NH 3A TPK N compares
Age against the county: built in 1956, earlier than 265 of Hillsborough's 385 bridges with a recorded construction year (69%), against a county median build year of 1973. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across New Hampshire bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (2,540 of 2,542 rated).
I-293 NH 3A TPK N 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.
Hillsborough inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 385 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
- 1956
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 22.6 m (74 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23,559 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016100990006700
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
I-293 NH 3A TPK N is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I-293 NH 3A TPK N 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 NH 3A TPK N?
I-293 NH 3A TPK N in Hillsborough, New Hampshire has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-293 NH 3A TPK N inspected?
I-293 NH 3A TPK N'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 23,559 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-293 NH 3A TPK N is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-293 NH 3A TPK N?
I-293 NH 3A TPK N has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-293 NH 3A TPK N?
I-293 NH 3A TPK N is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is I-293 NH 3A TPK N and does age affect safety?
I-293 NH 3A TPK N was built in 1956, making it 70 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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