US Bridges

Beechridge RD over Nonesuch River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.0 MI SW JCT RTE 114 · Structure no. 0215

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,005
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechridge RD over Nonesuch River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beechridge RD over Nonesuch River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,005 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,207 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeechridge RD
CrossesNonesuch River
Location1.0 MI SW JCT RTE 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62757, -70.40875
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,005 (2016)
Projected traffic4,207 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 Beechridge RD over Nonesuch River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechridge RD over Nonesuch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Beechridge RD over Nonesuch River carry?

About 3,005 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beechridge RD over Nonesuch River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Beechridge RD over Nonesuch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.