US Bridges

State Park RD over Crooked River

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Maine · Townline · Structure no. 3499

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,367
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over Crooked River is a steel truss - thru carrying State Park RD over Crooked River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,051 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Park RD
CrossesCrooked River
LocationTownline
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.9328, -70.5743
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2016)
Projected traffic2,051 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Park RD over Crooked River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Park RD over Crooked River carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Park RD over Crooked River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Crooked River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.