US Bridges

Whites Bridge RD over Sebago Lake

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.9 MI Wly RTE 302 · Structure no. 3857

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,275
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites Bridge RD over Sebago Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whites Bridge RD over Sebago Lake in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,185 by 2036. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesWhites Bridge RD
CrossesSebago Lake
Location0.9 MI Wly RTE 302
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.84598, -70.46584
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,275 (2016)
Projected traffic3,185 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Whites Bridge RD over Sebago Lake built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whites Bridge RD over Sebago Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whites Bridge RD over Sebago Lake carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whites Bridge RD over Sebago Lake?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Whites Bridge RD over Sebago Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.