US Bridges

NH127 over I-89

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 1.9 MI N JCT US202 · Structure no. 012901000011400

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,866
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NH127 over I-89 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NH127 over I-89 in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,866 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,721 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNH127
CrossesI-89
Location1.9 MI N JCT US202
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates43.20276, -71.70784
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,866 (2023)
Projected traffic5,721 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NH127 over I-89 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NH127 over I-89 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 NH127 over I-89 carry?

About 3,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is NH127 over I-89?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns NH127 over I-89?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.