Mill Road over Piscataqua River
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Maine · Mill RD Piscataqua River · Structure no. 0209
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 284
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Road over Piscataqua River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Road over Piscataqua River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Road over Piscataqua River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Road over Piscataqua River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Road over Piscataqua River carry?
About 284 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mill Road over Piscataqua River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Road over Piscataqua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.