US Bridges

County Road over I-89 SB

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 2.2 MI from Sutton Tl · Structure no. 018800890007400

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over I-89 SB is a concrete frame carrying County Road over I-89 SB in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967, 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesI-89 SB
Location2.2 MI from Sutton Tl
Coordinates43.40177, -72.01759
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road over I-89 SB built?

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

What condition is County Road over I-89 SB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over I-89 SB carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over I-89 SB?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over I-89 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.