US Bridges

Roosevelt Trl over Pleasant River

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.3 MI NW of Rtes 4&202 · Structure no. 2676

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Trl over Pleasant River is a steel culvert carrying Roosevelt Trl over Pleasant River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,250 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Trl
CrossesPleasant River
Location0.3 MI NW of Rtes 4&202
RouteState Highway 302
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.80621, -70.41053
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2016)
Projected traffic19,250 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Roosevelt Trl over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Trl over Pleasant 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Trl over Pleasant River carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Trl over Pleasant River?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Roosevelt Trl over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.