US Bridges

Falmouth Road over East Br Piscataqua River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.8 MI N of I95 under · Structure no. 3143

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falmouth Road over East Br Piscataqua River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falmouth Road over East Br Piscataqua River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,268 by 2036. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFalmouth Road
CrossesEast Br Piscataqua River
Location0.8 MI N of I95 under
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.7385, -70.28737
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,620 (2016)
Projected traffic9,268 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falmouth Road over East Br Piscataqua River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falmouth Road over East Br 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 Falmouth Road over East Br Piscataqua River carry?

About 6,620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Falmouth Road over East Br Piscataqua River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Falmouth Road over East Br Piscataqua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.