US Bridges

Princes Point RD over Buttermilk Cove

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 200 Ft SW of JCT RTE 24 · Structure no. 5739

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
341
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princes Point RD over Buttermilk Cove is a concrete slab carrying Princes Point RD over Buttermilk Cove in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2036. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPrinces Point RD
CrossesButtermilk Cove
Location200 Ft SW of JCT RTE 24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.86563, -69.91499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2016)
Projected traffic546 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Princes Point RD over Buttermilk Cove built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Princes Point RD over Buttermilk Cove 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Princes Point RD over Buttermilk Cove carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Princes Point RD over Buttermilk Cove?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Princes Point RD over Buttermilk Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.