US Bridges

US 1 over Dunstan River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.7 MI NE RTE 9 JCT US1 · Structure no. 2240

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,357
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Dunstan River is a other culvert carrying US 1 over Dunstan River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,300 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesDunstan River
Location0.7 MI NE RTE 9 JCT US1
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.57806, -70.3739
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,357 (2016)
Projected traffic31,300 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 US 1 over Dunstan River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Dunstan River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Dunstan River carry?

About 22,357 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Dunstan River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 1 over Dunstan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.