US Bridges

I-89 NB over I-89 Ramp

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.1 MI West of Concord Tl · Structure no. 012901420007300

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 NB over I-89 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 NB over I-89 Ramp in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 18,311 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,100 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesI-89 NB
CrossesI-89 Ramp
Location2.1 MI West of Concord Tl
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.18391, -71.6563
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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,311 (2023)
Projected traffic27,100 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 I-89 Ramp built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-89 NB over I-89 Ramp 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 I-89 Ramp carry?

About 18,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 NB over I-89 Ramp?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 NB over I-89 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.