US Bridges

US 1 Byp over Piscataqua River & Roads

Good

York County, Maine · Maine-New Hampshire Sl · Structure no. 3641

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
2,785 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,040
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Byp over Piscataqua River & Roads is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 1 Byp over Piscataqua River & Roads in York County, Maine. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 14,040 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,100 by 2035. The structure is 2,785 ft (848.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesUS 1 Byp
CrossesPiscataqua River & Roads
LocationMaine-New Hampshire Sl
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.0867, -70.761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,785 ft (848.9 m)
Longest span335 ft (102.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,040 (2015)
Projected traffic16,100 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Byp over Piscataqua River & Roads built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Byp over Piscataqua River & Roads 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 Byp over Piscataqua River & Roads carry?

About 14,040 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Byp over Piscataqua River & Roads?

The structure is 2,785 ft (848.9 m) long with a longest span of 335 ft (102.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Byp over Piscataqua River & Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.