US Bridges

US 1 over Cape Neddick River

Good

York County, Maine · .01 MI N JCT 1+1A · Structure no. 2127

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Cape Neddick River is a concrete culvert carrying US 1 over Cape Neddick River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 11,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,918 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesCape Neddick River
Location.01 MI N JCT 1+1A
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.19249, -70.61982
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,370 (2016)
Projected traffic15,918 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Cape Neddick River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Cape Neddick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Cape Neddick River carry?

About 11,370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Cape Neddick River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Cape Neddick River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.