Pope RD over Pleasant River
FairCumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI NW RTE 202 · Structure no. 5742
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 639
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pope RD over Pleasant River is a concrete slab carrying Pope RD over Pleasant River 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pope RD over Pleasant River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pope RD over Pleasant River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pope RD over Pleasant River carry?
About 639 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pope RD over Pleasant River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pope RD over Pleasant River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.