US Bridges

Elmwood RD over E Branch Royal River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.1 MI SE JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 5644

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood RD over E Branch Royal River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elmwood RD over E Branch Royal River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesElmwood RD
CrossesE Branch Royal River
Location1.1 MI SE JCT RTE 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.88318, -70.16572
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2016)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Elmwood RD over E Branch Royal River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood RD over E Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Elmwood RD over E Branch Royal River carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood RD over E Branch Royal River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood RD over E Branch Royal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.