US Bridges

Memorial HWY over Mcrr

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.7 Mi. SW JCT North Rd. · Structure no. 0188

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Memorial HWY over Mcrr is a concrete frame carrying Memorial HWY over Mcrr in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial HWY
CrossesMcrr
Location0.7 Mi. SW JCT North Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.85075, -70.22605
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2016)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial HWY over Mcrr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial HWY over Mcrr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial HWY over Mcrr carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Memorial HWY over Mcrr?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial HWY over Mcrr?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.