US Bridges

Lawrence RD over Pleasant River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .6 MI SE RTE 202 · Structure no. 0253

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
903
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence RD over Pleasant River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lawrence RD over Pleasant River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLawrence RD
CrossesPleasant River
Location.6 MI SE RTE 202
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.85617, -70.3625
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2016)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence RD over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence RD over Pleasant 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence RD over Pleasant River carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence RD over Pleasant River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns Lawrence RD over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.