Ryefield Bridge RD over Crooked River
FairPosted for loadCumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI E of JCT Upton RD · Structure no. 0238
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ryefield Bridge RD over Crooked River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ryefield Bridge RD over Crooked River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2036. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryefield Bridge RD over Crooked River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ryefield Bridge RD over Crooked River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ryefield Bridge RD over Crooked River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ryefield Bridge RD over Crooked River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ryefield Bridge RD over Crooked River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.