Gray RD over Piscataqua River
FairCumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI N JCT Falmouth RD · Structure no. 2457
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,550
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gray RD over Piscataqua River is a concrete tee beam carrying Gray RD over Piscataqua River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,570 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gray RD over Piscataqua River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gray 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Gray RD over Piscataqua River carry?
About 7,550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gray RD over Piscataqua River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Gray RD over Piscataqua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.