US Bridges

Payne RD over Nonesuch River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI SW JCT RTE 114 · Structure no. 3944

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne RD over Nonesuch River is a concrete frame carrying Payne RD over Nonesuch River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,750 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPayne RD
CrossesNonesuch River
Location0.4 MI SW JCT RTE 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.61614, -70.35519
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2016)
Projected traffic22,750 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Payne RD over Nonesuch River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payne RD over Nonesuch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Payne RD over Nonesuch River carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Payne RD over Nonesuch River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Payne RD over Nonesuch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.