Hurricane Road over Piscataqua River
FairCumberland County, Maine · 0.070 MI W of I-95 · Structure no. 0206
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 506
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Hurricane Road over Piscataqua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurricane Road over Piscataqua River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 69 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2036. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hurricane Road over Piscataqua River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Hurricane Road over Piscataqua 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Hurricane Road over Piscataqua River carry?
About 506 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hurricane Road over Piscataqua River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hurricane Road over Piscataqua River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.