US Bridges

Penny RD over Maine Central Railroad

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.0 MI W RTE 231 · Structure no. 0248

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Penny RD over Maine Central Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Penny RD over Maine Central Railroad in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPenny RD
CrossesMaine Central Railroad
Location1.0 MI W RTE 231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.92472, -70.26624
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic864 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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 Penny RD over Maine Central Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penny RD over Maine Central Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Penny RD over Maine Central Railroad carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Penny RD over Maine Central Railroad?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Penny RD over Maine Central Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.