Bowery Beach RD over Spurwink River
GoodCumberland County, Maine · Townline/Scarboro · Structure no. 2796
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowery Beach RD over Spurwink River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowery Beach RD over Spurwink River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2036. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowery Beach RD over Spurwink River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowery Beach RD over Spurwink River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Bowery Beach RD over Spurwink River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bowery Beach RD over Spurwink River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bowery Beach RD over Spurwink River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.