Covered Bridge R over Presumpscot River
PoorCumberland County, Maine · Townline · Structure no. 1009
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 262
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge R over Presumpscot River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Covered Bridge R over Presumpscot River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge R over Presumpscot River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Covered Bridge R over Presumpscot 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge R over Presumpscot River carry?
About 262 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge R over Presumpscot River?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge R over Presumpscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.