US Bridges

South ST over Stroudwater River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.2 MI N of JCT Route 22 · Structure no. 5303

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South ST over Stroudwater River is a concrete tee beam carrying South ST over Stroudwater River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1951, 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 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 13,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,578 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth ST
CrossesStroudwater River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Route 22
RouteState Highway 114
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.64361, -70.42164
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,270 (2016)
Projected traffic18,578 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 South ST over Stroudwater River built?

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

What condition is South ST over Stroudwater 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 2024.

How much traffic does South ST over Stroudwater River carry?

About 13,270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South ST over Stroudwater River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns South ST over Stroudwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.