US Bridges

Falmouth RD over Pleasant River

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI W JCT RTE 202 · Structure no. 5879

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falmouth RD over Pleasant River is a steel culvert carrying Falmouth RD over Pleasant River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFalmouth RD
CrossesPleasant River
Location0.4 MI W JCT RTE 202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.82833, -70.39527
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2016)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Falmouth RD over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falmouth RD over Pleasant River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Falmouth RD over Pleasant River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Falmouth RD over Pleasant River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Falmouth RD over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.