US Bridges

I 95 over Piscataqua River RTE 103

Fair

York County, Maine · Maine-New Hampshire Sl · Structure no. 6330

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
4,000 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 over Piscataqua River RTE 103 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I 95 over Piscataqua River RTE 103 in York County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,588 by 2036. The structure is 4,000 ft (1,219.2 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95
CrossesPiscataqua River RTE 103
LocationMaine-New Hampshire Sl
RouteState Highway 95
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.09279, -70.7663
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,000 ft (1,219.2 m)
Longest span756 ft (230.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,420 (2016)
Projected traffic56,588 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 95 over Piscataqua River RTE 103 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 over Piscataqua River RTE 103 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 over Piscataqua River RTE 103 carry?

About 40,420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 over Piscataqua River RTE 103?

The structure is 4,000 ft (1,219.2 m) long with a longest span of 756 ft (230.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 over Piscataqua River RTE 103?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.