US Bridges

Morse RD over Royal River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 2.4 MI SE Rt 202 · Structure no. 3368

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse RD over Royal River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morse RD over Royal River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2036. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorse RD
CrossesRoyal River
Location2.4 MI SE Rt 202
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.9084, -70.27237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2016)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morse RD over Royal River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse RD over Royal River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Morse RD over Royal River carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morse RD over Royal River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Morse RD over Royal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.