US Bridges

Poland Spring RD over Crooked River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.2 MI N 302 · Structure no. 2201

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poland Spring RD over Crooked River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Poland Spring RD over Crooked River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 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 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,630 by 2036. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesPoland Spring RD
CrossesCrooked River
Location1.2 MI N 302
RouteState Highway 11
StateMaine
Coordinates43.97927, -70.56351
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2016)
Projected traffic7,630 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Poland Spring RD over Crooked River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Poland Spring RD over Crooked 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Poland Spring RD over Crooked River carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poland Spring RD over Crooked River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Poland Spring RD over Crooked River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.