US Bridges

Clark RD over Cape Neddick River

Good

York County, Maine · 0.3 MI NE of JCT US1A · Structure no. 3592

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark RD over Cape Neddick River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark RD over Cape Neddick River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesClark RD
CrossesCape Neddick River
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT US1A
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.19285, -70.61468
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2016)
Projected traffic848 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Clark RD over Cape Neddick River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Clark RD over Cape Neddick River carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clark RD over Cape Neddick River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clark RD over Cape Neddick River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.