US Bridges

Center RD over Pleasant River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.4 MI S Rtes 202/4/1153 · Structure no. 3750

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center RD over Pleasant River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Center RD over Pleasant River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenter RD
CrossesPleasant River
Location1.4 MI S Rtes 202/4/1153
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.86583, -70.33804
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2016)
Projected traffic1,950 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Center RD over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center RD over Pleasant 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Center RD over Pleasant River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center RD over Pleasant River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Center RD over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.