Tandberg Trl over Ditch Brook
PoorCumberland County, Maine · .8 MI Ely of Route 302 · Structure no. 2998
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,042
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tandberg Trl over Ditch Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tandberg Trl over Ditch Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 14,042 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,659 by 2036. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tandberg Trl over Ditch Brook built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Tandberg Trl over Ditch Brook 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Tandberg Trl over Ditch Brook carry?
About 14,042 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tandberg Trl over Ditch Brook?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Tandberg Trl over Ditch Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.