York County Bridge Report Card
York County scores 69 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
York County, Maine
York County has 236 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 22 rated poor and 10 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.3% is at or below the 15.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 67,665 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives York County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 69/100 (D). The county has 236 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 22 in poor condition and 10 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 67,665 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.3% | 18.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.2% of measured traffic | 3.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.2% | 8.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,623,554 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 15.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 67,665 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in York County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill RD over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 220 | 1985 |
| Ridlon RD over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1940 |
| Alfred RD over Mousam River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,260 | 1958 |
| One ST over Piscataqua River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,523 | 1938 |
| Narragansett Trl over Saco River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,158 | 1948 |
| Dover-eliot RD over Salmon Falls River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,800 | 1969 |
| Buxton Road over Saco River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,526 | 1936 |
| Alewive RD over Kennebunk River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,490 | 1932 |
| Seaside Av over Goose Fare Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,930 | 1948 |
| Sokokis Trl over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,630 | 1979 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.