US Bridges

Portland RD over Stevens Brook

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 200 Ft S of N JCT 117 · Structure no. 2681

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,680
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portland RD over Stevens Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Portland RD over Stevens Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,952 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesPortland RD
CrossesStevens Brook
Location200 Ft S of N JCT 117
RouteState Highway 302
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.05351, -70.70154
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,680 (2016)
Projected traffic14,952 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Portland RD over Stevens Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portland RD over Stevens Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Portland RD over Stevens Brook carry?

About 10,680 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Portland RD over Stevens Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Portland RD over Stevens Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.