William Knight RD over Pleasant River
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Maine · 0.5 MI NW JCT RTE 202 · Structure no. 0257
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
William Knight RD over Pleasant River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying William Knight RD over Pleasant River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was William Knight RD over Pleasant River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is William Knight RD over Pleasant River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does William Knight RD over Pleasant River carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is William Knight RD over Pleasant River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns William Knight RD over Pleasant River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.