US Bridges

Spring ST over Stroudwater River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.2 MI S JCT RTE 25 · Structure no. 5751

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,740
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring ST over Stroudwater River is a concrete slab carrying Spring ST over Stroudwater River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 109 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 11,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,436 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring ST
CrossesStroudwater River
Location1.2 MI S JCT RTE 25
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.66069, -70.3614
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,740 (2016)
Projected traffic16,436 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spring ST over Stroudwater River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Spring ST over Stroudwater 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spring ST over Stroudwater River carry?

About 11,740 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring ST over Stroudwater River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Spring ST over Stroudwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.