US Bridges

I-89 Nh 10 SB over Smith Pond Road

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.2 MI from Grantham T.L. · Structure no. 007700880008900

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 Nh 10 SB over Smith Pond Road is a concrete frame carrying I-89 Nh 10 SB over Smith Pond Road in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 66 years old, older 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 12,130 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,952 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-89 Nh 10 SB
CrossesSmith Pond Road
Location2.2 MI from Grantham T.L.
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.59731, -72.16573
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,130 (2023)
Projected traffic17,952 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-89 Nh 10 SB over Smith Pond Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I-89 Nh 10 SB over Smith Pond Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-89 Nh 10 SB over Smith Pond Road carry?

About 12,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 Nh 10 SB over Smith Pond Road?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 Nh 10 SB over Smith Pond Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.