US Bridges

NH120 over I-89

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · .7MI from JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 014401280012600

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH120 over I-89 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH120 over I-89 in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,531 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,065 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNH120
CrossesI-89
Location.7MI from JCT RTE 4
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates43.64891, -72.24808
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,531 (2023)
Projected traffic17,065 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 NH120 over I-89 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is NH120 over I-89 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NH120 over I-89 carry?

About 11,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NH120 over I-89?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns NH120 over I-89?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.