US Bridges

I-89 SB over Warner River

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 3.3 MI Hopkinton T.L. · Structure no. 026302060014100

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 SB over Warner River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-89 SB over Warner River in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 5 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 11,491 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,006 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-89 SB
CrossesWarner River
Location3.3 MI Hopkinton T.L.
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.27239, -71.78819
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,491 (2023)
Projected traffic17,006 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-89 SB over Warner River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-89 SB over Warner River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-89 SB over Warner River carry?

About 11,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 SB over Warner River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 SB over Warner River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.