US Bridges

I-89 NB over Pine Street

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 3.2 MI East of Warner T.L · Structure no. 012900910014300

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,594
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 NB over Pine Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 NB over Pine Street in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 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 11,594 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,159 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-89 NB
CrossesPine Street
Location3.2 MI East of Warner T.L
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.21978, -71.72434
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,594 (2023)
Projected traffic17,159 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 NB over Pine Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-89 NB over Pine Street 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 2024.

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

About 11,594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 NB over Pine Street?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 NB over Pine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.