US Bridges

I-89 NB over NH103

Good

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · 0.5 MI Hopkinton T.L. · Structure no. 026302550016400

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 NB over NH103 is a concrete frame carrying I-89 NB over NH103 in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1966, 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 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 10,232 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,143 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI-89 NB
CrossesNH103
Location0.5 MI Hopkinton T.L.
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.24708, -71.74781
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,232 (2023)
Projected traffic15,143 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NH103 built?

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

What condition is I-89 NB over NH103 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-89 NB over NH103 carry?

About 10,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 NB over NH103?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-89 NB over NH103?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.