US Bridges

I-89 SB over Connecticut River Necrr

Poor

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 0.04 MI from Vt. Sl. · Structure no. 014400440010300

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
846 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,268
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 SB over Connecticut River Necrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 SB over Connecticut River Necrr in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21,268 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,476 by 2043. The structure is 846 ft (257.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-89 SB
CrossesConnecticut River Necrr
Location0.04 MI from Vt. Sl.
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.63458, -72.32947
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 8 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length846 ft (257.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,268 (2023)
Projected traffic31,476 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-89 SB over Connecticut River Necrr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-89 SB over Connecticut River Necrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-89 SB over Connecticut River Necrr carry?

About 21,268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 SB over Connecticut River Necrr?

The structure is 846 ft (257.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 SB over Connecticut River Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.