Desert RD over Mcrr
FairCumberland County, Maine · 1 MI W JCT I95 · Structure no. 5741
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,130
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Desert RD over Mcrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Desert RD over Mcrr in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,182 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Desert RD over Mcrr built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Desert RD over Mcrr 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 Desert RD over Mcrr carry?
About 5,130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Desert RD over Mcrr?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Desert RD over Mcrr?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.