US Bridges

Gray RD over Pleasant River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.9 MI S JCT RTE 115 · Structure no. 2315

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,823
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gray RD over Pleasant River is a concrete culvert carrying Gray RD over Pleasant River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3,823 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,352 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGray RD
CrossesPleasant River
Location0.9 MI S JCT RTE 115
RouteState Highway 202
StateMaine
Coordinates43.83848, -70.38329
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,823 (2016)
Projected traffic5,352 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gray RD over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gray RD over Pleasant 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gray RD over Pleasant River carry?

About 3,823 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gray RD over Pleasant River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Gray RD over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.