US Bridges

Harding RD over State of Maine RR

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of Old Route 1 · Structure no. 0204

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding RD over State of Maine RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harding RD over State of Maine RR in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHarding RD
CrossesState of Maine RR
Location0.1 MI N of Old Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91341, -69.87569
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic176 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Harding RD over State of Maine RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Harding RD over State of Maine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harding RD over State of Maine RR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harding RD over State of Maine RR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Harding RD over State of Maine RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.