US Bridges

I-89 SB over Pine Street

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 3.2 MI E. of Warner T.L. · Structure no. 012900900014300

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,574
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 SB over Pine Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 SB over Pine Street in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 11,574 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,129 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-89 SB
CrossesPine Street
Location3.2 MI E. of Warner T.L.
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.21953, -71.72492
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,574 (2023)
Projected traffic17,129 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pine Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-89 SB over Pine Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-89 SB over Pine Street carry?

About 11,574 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 SB over Pine Street?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 SB over Pine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.