Congress ST over Stroudwater River
PoorCumberland County, Maine · 0.6 MI NE of SW JCT 9&22 · Structure no. 2816
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,013
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress ST over Stroudwater River is a concrete frame carrying Congress ST over Stroudwater 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 24,013 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,618 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress ST over Stroudwater River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Congress ST over Stroudwater 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Congress ST over Stroudwater River carry?
About 24,013 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Congress ST over Stroudwater River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Congress ST over Stroudwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.