US Bridges

North RD over Chandler R. (e Br Royalr

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.3 MI Nly of Route 9 · Structure no. 5877

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,480
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North RD over Chandler R. (e Br Royalr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North RD over Chandler R. (e Br Royalr in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,472 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth RD
CrossesChandler R. (e Br Royalr
Location0.3 MI Nly of Route 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.86087, -70.22023
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2016)
Projected traffic3,472 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North RD over Chandler R. (e Br Royalr built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is North RD over Chandler R. (e Br Royalr 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 North RD over Chandler R. (e Br Royalr carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North RD over Chandler R. (e Br Royalr?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North RD over Chandler R. (e Br Royalr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.