US Bridges

Middle RD over Presumpscot River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1 MI N Townline · Structure no. 5278

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,818
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Presumpscot River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Middle RD over Presumpscot River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 74 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 6 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 4,818 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,745 by 2036. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesPresumpscot River
Location1 MI N Townline
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.71508, -70.2526
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,818 (2016)
Projected traffic6,745 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle RD over Presumpscot River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Middle RD over Presumpscot 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 Middle RD over Presumpscot River carry?

About 4,818 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Middle RD over Presumpscot River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over Presumpscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.