US Bridges

Smith Av over Stevens Brook

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.5 MI E JCT RTE US302 · Structure no. 0316

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Av over Stevens Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Av over Stevens Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Av
CrossesStevens Brook
Location0.5 MI E JCT RTE US302
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.05333, -70.693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2016)
Projected traffic845 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Smith Av over Stevens Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Smith Av over Stevens Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Av over Stevens Brook carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smith Av over Stevens Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Av over Stevens Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.