US Bridges

E Elm ST over Royal River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .3 MI Nly of Route 115 · Structure no. 5444

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,580
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Elm ST over Royal River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E Elm ST over Royal River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,612 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Elm ST
CrossesRoyal River
Location.3 MI Nly of Route 115
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.80773, -70.19006
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2016)
Projected traffic3,612 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Elm ST over Royal River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Elm ST over Royal River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Elm ST over Royal River carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Elm ST over Royal River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Elm ST over Royal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.