US Bridges

I-89 SB over Truck Road Mascoma River

Fair

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 5.9 MI Enfield Tl · Structure no. 014400980011100

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,997
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 SB over Truck Road Mascoma River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 SB over Truck Road Mascoma River 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 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 19,997 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,595 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-89 SB
CrossesTruck Road Mascoma River
Location5.9 MI Enfield Tl
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.63919, -72.27847
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,997 (2023)
Projected traffic29,595 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-89 SB over Truck Road Mascoma River built?

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

What condition is I-89 SB over Truck Road Mascoma River 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 I-89 SB over Truck Road Mascoma River carry?

About 19,997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-89 SB over Truck Road Mascoma River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 SB over Truck Road Mascoma River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.