US Bridges

I-89 SB over Mascoma R Riverside DR

Good

Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2.0MI from Enfield T.L. · Structure no. 014401590011200

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,677
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 SB over Mascoma R Riverside DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 SB over Mascoma R Riverside DR in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 16,677 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,681 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-89 SB
CrossesMascoma R Riverside DR
Location2.0MI from Enfield T.L.
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.63679, -72.21283
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,677 (2023)
Projected traffic24,681 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Mascoma R Riverside DR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-89 SB over Mascoma R Riverside DR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-89 SB over Mascoma R Riverside DR carry?

About 16,677 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 SB over Mascoma R Riverside DR?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 SB over Mascoma R Riverside DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.