Poverty Lane over I-89
FairGrafton County, New Hampshire · 2.3 MI from Vt S.L. · Structure no. 014400870010500
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,004
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poverty Lane over I-89 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poverty Lane over I-89 in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poverty Lane over I-89 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Poverty Lane over I-89 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Poverty Lane over I-89 carry?
About 1,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Poverty Lane over I-89?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Poverty Lane over I-89?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.