Edes Falls RD over Crooked River
PoorCumberland County, Maine · .1 MI E JCT SA3&4 · Structure no. 3347
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 242
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edes Falls RD over Crooked River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edes Falls RD over Crooked River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edes Falls RD over Crooked River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Edes Falls 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Edes Falls RD over Crooked River carry?
About 242 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Edes Falls RD over Crooked River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Edes Falls RD over Crooked River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.