US Bridges

ST RTE 103 over Tidal Estuary

Good

York County, Maine · 0.9 MI S JCT US 1A · Structure no. 5849

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,051
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST RTE 103 over Tidal Estuary is a concrete slab carrying ST RTE 103 over Tidal Estuary in York County, Maine. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,871 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesST RTE 103
CrossesTidal Estuary
Location0.9 MI S JCT US 1A
RouteState Highway 103
StateMaine
Coordinates43.12745, -70.65121
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,051 (2016)
Projected traffic2,871 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 ST RTE 103 over Tidal Estuary built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST RTE 103 over Tidal Estuary 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 ST RTE 103 over Tidal Estuary carry?

About 2,051 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST RTE 103 over Tidal Estuary?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns ST RTE 103 over Tidal Estuary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.