Black Point RD over Boston and Maine RR
GoodCumberland County, Maine · 1.2 MI S JCT US1 & 9 · Structure no. 5293
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,080
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Black Point RD over Boston and Maine RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Point RD over Boston and Maine RR in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,712 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Point RD over Boston and Maine RR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Point RD over Boston and 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 Black Point RD over Boston and Maine RR carry?
About 14,080 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Black Point RD over Boston and Maine RR?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Black Point RD over Boston and Maine RR?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.