US Bridges

Depot RD over Saco River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1 MI NE of JCT RTE 25 · Structure no. 3025

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot RD over Saco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot RD over Saco River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,942 by 2036. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesDepot RD
CrossesSaco River
Location1 MI NE of JCT RTE 25
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.8072, -70.78095
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2016)
Projected traffic4,942 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot RD over Saco River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot RD over Saco River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Depot RD over Saco River carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Depot RD over Saco River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Depot RD over Saco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.