US Bridges

Beach ST over Ptrr (abandoned)

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · Adjint Beach Clark&york · Structure no. 0328

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
577
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach ST over Ptrr (abandoned) is a masonry culvert carrying Beach ST over Ptrr (abandoned) in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach ST
CrossesPtrr (abandoned)
LocationAdjint Beach Clark&york
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.64686, -70.26173
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2016)
Projected traffic923 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach ST over Ptrr (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach ST over Ptrr (abandoned) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beach ST over Ptrr (abandoned) carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beach ST over Ptrr (abandoned)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m).

Who owns Beach ST over Ptrr (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.