US Bridges

I-89 NB over US 4 Nh 10

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.6 MI from Vt Sl · Structure no. 014400930010900

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,727
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 NB over US 4 Nh 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 NB over US 4 Nh 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,727 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,635 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-89 NB
CrossesUS 4 Nh 10
Location2.6 MI from Vt Sl
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.63789, -72.28118
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,727 (2023)
Projected traffic33,635 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-89 NB over US 4 Nh 10 built?

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

What condition is I-89 NB over US 4 Nh 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-89 NB over US 4 Nh 10 carry?

About 22,727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 NB over US 4 Nh 10?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 NB over US 4 Nh 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.