State Park RD over Songo River
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Maine · .4 MI W Townline · Structure no. 2780
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,011
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Park RD over Songo River is a steel movable - swing carrying State Park RD over Songo River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Park RD over Songo River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Park RD over Songo 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does State Park RD over Songo River carry?
About 1,011 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Park RD over Songo River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns State Park RD over Songo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.