Scribners Mills RD over Crooked River
PoorClosed to trafficCumberland County, Maine · 1.5 MI E Maple Rdge RD · Structure no. 3345
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scribners Mills RD over Crooked River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scribners Mills RD over Crooked River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Scribners Mills RD over Crooked River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scribners Mills RD over Crooked 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Scribners Mills RD over Crooked River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Scribners Mills RD over Crooked River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Scribners Mills RD over Crooked River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.