Poland Range RD over Chandler Brook
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Maine · 1.5 MI W of RTE 9 · Structure no. 0197
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poland Range RD over Chandler Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poland Range RD over Chandler Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 60 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poland Range RD over Chandler Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Poland Range RD over Chandler Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Poland Range RD over Chandler Brook carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Poland Range RD over Chandler Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Poland Range RD over Chandler Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.