US Bridges

I-89 Nh 10 SB over Stony Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New Hampshire · 5.06 MI Springfield Tl · Structure no. 010001100014300

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,987
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-89 Nh 10 SB over Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-89 Nh 10 SB over Stony Brook in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 10,987 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,260 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-89 Nh 10 SB
CrossesStony Brook
Location5.06 MI Springfield Tl
RouteInterstate 89
Coordinates43.53976, -72.1386
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,987 (2023)
Projected traffic16,260 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Nh 10 SB over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-89 Nh 10 SB over Stony Brook 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 I-89 Nh 10 SB over Stony Brook carry?

About 10,987 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-89 Nh 10 SB over Stony Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns I-89 Nh 10 SB over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.