US Bridges

Longwoods RD over E Br Piscataqua R

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.1 MI Nly of Falmouth · Structure no. 3497

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,289
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longwoods RD over E Br Piscataqua R is a concrete culvert carrying Longwoods RD over E Br Piscataqua R in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 5,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,405 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLongwoods RD
CrossesE Br Piscataqua R
Location1.1 MI Nly of Falmouth
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateMaine
Coordinates43.77423, -70.2521
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,289 (2016)
Projected traffic7,405 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Longwoods RD over E Br Piscataqua R built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longwoods RD over E Br Piscataqua R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Longwoods RD over E Br Piscataqua R carry?

About 5,289 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Longwoods RD over E Br Piscataqua R?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Longwoods RD over E Br Piscataqua R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.