Main ST over Mcrr Branch
PoorCumberland County, Maine · 1.8 MI Wly JCT US1 · Structure no. 5339
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Main ST over Mcrr Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Mcrr Branch in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 95 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,180 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Mcrr Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Main ST over Mcrr Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Main ST over Mcrr Branch carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Mcrr Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Mcrr Branch?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.