Mill RD over Piscataqua River
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI E Rt 100 · Structure no. 0358
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill RD over Piscataqua River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill RD over Piscataqua River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill RD over Piscataqua River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill RD 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mill RD over Piscataqua River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mill RD over Piscataqua River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Mill RD over Piscataqua River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.