US Bridges

Pleasant Hill RD over Boston & Maine RR

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.8 MI S JCT US 1 · Structure no. 3911

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,580
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill RD over Boston & Maine RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Hill RD over Boston & Maine RR in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,212 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Hill RD
CrossesBoston & Maine RR
Location0.8 MI S JCT US 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.60291, -70.30194
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,580 (2016)
Projected traffic16,212 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill RD over Boston & Maine RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill RD over Boston & Maine RR 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 Pleasant Hill RD over Boston & Maine RR carry?

About 11,580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill RD over Boston & Maine RR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill RD over Boston & Maine RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.