US Bridges

Norway RD over Crooked River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · Harrison-Otisfield T.L. · Structure no. 3036

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,570
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norway RD over Crooked River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norway RD over Crooked River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,998 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesNorway RD
CrossesCrooked River
LocationHarrison-Otisfield T.L.
RouteState Highway 117
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.15373, -70.60417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2016)
Projected traffic4,998 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Norway RD over Crooked River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norway RD over Crooked 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Norway RD over Crooked River carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norway RD over Crooked River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Norway RD over Crooked River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.