US Bridges

I-89 NB over North Hominy Pot RD

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.5MI from New London Tl · Structure no. 025000850016100

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,399
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 NB over North Hominy Pot RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 NB over North Hominy Pot RD in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 9,399 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,910 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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
CrossesNorth Hominy Pot RD
Location0.5MI from New London Tl
RouteInterstate 89
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.38608, -71.96774
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,399 (2023)
Projected traffic13,910 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 North Hominy Pot RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-89 NB over North Hominy Pot RD 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 North Hominy Pot RD carry?

About 9,399 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 NB over North Hominy Pot RD?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 NB over North Hominy Pot RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.