US Bridges

Mallison Falls RD over Presumpscot River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI Ely of RTE 237 · Structure no. 5821

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,284
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallison Falls RD over Presumpscot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mallison Falls RD over Presumpscot River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,198 by 2036. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMallison Falls RD
CrossesPresumpscot River
Location0.1 MI Ely of RTE 237
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.72797, -70.42051
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,284 (2016)
Projected traffic3,198 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mallison Falls RD over Presumpscot River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mallison Falls RD over Presumpscot 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 Mallison Falls RD over Presumpscot River carry?

About 2,284 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mallison Falls RD over Presumpscot River?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mallison Falls RD over Presumpscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.