US Bridges

Gray RD over Piscataqua Rv

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .6MI N Town Line · Structure no. 2233

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,863
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gray RD over Piscataqua Rv is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Gray RD over Piscataqua Rv in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,208 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesGray RD
CrossesPiscataqua Rv
Location.6MI N Town Line
RouteState Highway 26
StateMaine
Coordinates43.79998, -70.3071
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,863 (2016)
Projected traffic8,208 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Gray RD over Piscataqua Rv built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gray RD over Piscataqua Rv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gray RD over Piscataqua Rv carry?

About 5,863 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gray RD over Piscataqua Rv?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Gray RD over Piscataqua Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.