US Bridges

Field Road over East Branch Piscataqua

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.0 MI S of JCT Winn RD · Structure no. 0213

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Field Road over East Branch Piscataqua is a concrete slab carrying Field Road over East Branch Piscataqua in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesField Road
CrossesEast Branch Piscataqua
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Winn RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.74927, -70.27341
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2016)
Projected traffic808 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Field Road over East Branch Piscataqua built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Field Road over East Branch Piscataqua 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 2024.

How much traffic does Field Road over East Branch Piscataqua carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Field Road over East Branch Piscataqua?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Field Road over East Branch Piscataqua?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.