US Bridges

Hillside RD over Maine Central RR

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 50 Feet Sly of RTE 1 · Structure no. 0202

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside RD over Maine Central RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hillside RD over Maine Central RR in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside RD
CrossesMaine Central RR
Location50 Feet Sly of RTE 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91026, -70.01445
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2016)
Projected traffic3,542 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillside RD over Maine Central RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside RD over Maine Central RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hillside RD over Maine Central RR carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hillside RD over Maine Central RR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside RD over Maine Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.