US Bridges

Leighton RD over Piscataqua River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.2 MI E of JCT RTE 100 · Structure no. 0214

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,760
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leighton RD over Piscataqua River is a steel culvert carrying Leighton RD over Piscataqua River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 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 4,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,664 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLeighton RD
CrossesPiscataqua River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT RTE 100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.7378, -70.29358
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,760 (2016)
Projected traffic6,664 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leighton RD over Piscataqua River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Leighton RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Leighton RD over Piscataqua River carry?

About 4,760 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leighton RD over Piscataqua River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Leighton RD over Piscataqua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.