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New Gloucester RD over Maine Centrl Railroad

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.4 MI Nly of Route 115 · Structure no. 0190

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,280
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

New Gloucester RD over Maine Centrl Railroad is a wood or timber slab carrying New Gloucester RD over Maine Centrl Railroad in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 114 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 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Gloucester RD
CrossesMaine Centrl Railroad
Location1.4 MI Nly of Route 115
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.85923, -70.24158
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2016)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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 New Gloucester RD over Maine Centrl Railroad built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is New Gloucester RD over Maine Centrl Railroad 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 New Gloucester RD over Maine Centrl Railroad carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Gloucester RD over Maine Centrl Railroad?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns New Gloucester RD over Maine Centrl Railroad?

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