US Bridges

Shore RD over Cape Neddick River

Good

York County, Maine · 0.3 MI NE JCT US1A · Structure no. 5176

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore RD over Cape Neddick River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Shore RD over Cape Neddick River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,865 by 2036. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesShore RD
CrossesCape Neddick River
Location0.3 MI NE JCT US1A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.18881, -70.60522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2016)
Projected traffic2,865 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shore RD over Cape Neddick River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shore 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shore RD over Cape Neddick River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shore RD over Cape Neddick River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.