US Bridges

Ray ST over Fall Brook

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.2 Mi. E. Rt. 100 · Structure no. 0340

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray ST over Fall Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ray ST over Fall Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesRay ST
CrossesFall Brook
Location0.2 Mi. E. Rt. 100
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.6931, -70.27691
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2016)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ray ST over Fall Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray ST over Fall Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ray ST over Fall Brook carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ray ST over Fall Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Ray ST over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.