US Bridges

Woodsville Road over East Br Piscataqua River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.3 MI N of JCT Woods RD · Structure no. 5462

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodsville Road over East Br Piscataqua River is a steel culvert carrying Woodsville Road over East Br Piscataqua River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 73 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodsville Road
CrossesEast Br Piscataqua River
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Woods RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.76086, -70.26195
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2016)
Projected traffic992 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Woodsville Road over East Br Piscataqua River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Woodsville 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Woodsville Road over East Br Piscataqua River carry?

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

How long is Woodsville Road over East Br Piscataqua River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Woodsville Road over East Br Piscataqua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.