US Bridges

Portland RD over Pleasant River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.2 MI S of JCT Route 115 · Structure no. 2386

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portland RD over Pleasant River is a concrete frame carrying Portland RD over Pleasant River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 103 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 6,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,876 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPortland RD
CrossesPleasant River
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Route 115
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.87091, -70.32596
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,340 (2016)
Projected traffic8,876 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 Portland RD over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Portland 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Portland RD over Pleasant River carry?

About 6,340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Portland RD over Pleasant River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Portland RD over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.