River RD over Pleasant River
PoorCumberland County, Maine · 5.0 MI Sly of JCT 302 · Structure no. 3018
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,683
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD over Pleasant River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Pleasant River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6,683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,356 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 River RD over Pleasant River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is River RD over Pleasant 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 2024.
How much traffic does River RD over Pleasant River carry?
About 6,683 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River RD over Pleasant River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns River RD over Pleasant River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.