US Bridges

Black Point RD over Nonesuch River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.9 MI Sly of Rtes 1 & 9 · Structure no. 2140

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,080
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Point RD over Nonesuch River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Black Point RD over Nonesuch River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 14,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,712 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesBlack Point RD
CrossesNonesuch River
Location0.9 MI Sly of Rtes 1 & 9
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateMaine
Coordinates43.57992, -70.32622
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,080 (2016)
Projected traffic19,712 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Black Point RD over Nonesuch River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Point RD over Nonesuch River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Black Point RD over Nonesuch River carry?

About 14,080 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black Point RD over Nonesuch River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Black Point RD over Nonesuch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.