US Bridges

I-89 NB over Columbus Avenue

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.9 MI from Sutton T.L. · Structure no. 018800800008500

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,751
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 NB over Columbus Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 NB over Columbus Avenue in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 9,751 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,431 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-89 NB
CrossesColumbus Avenue
Location2.9 MI from Sutton T.L.
RouteInterstate 89
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.40939, -72.02565
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,751 (2023)
Projected traffic14,431 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Columbus Avenue built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-89 NB over Columbus Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-89 NB over Columbus Avenue carry?

About 9,751 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 NB over Columbus Avenue?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 NB over Columbus Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.