US Bridges

Talbot RD over Tidal Passage

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI SE Cousins Is RD · Structure no. 6135

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talbot RD over Tidal Passage is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Talbot RD over Tidal Passage in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesTalbot RD
CrossesTidal Passage
Location0.4 MI SE Cousins Is RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.75794, -70.13599
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2016)
Projected traffic768 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Talbot RD over Tidal Passage built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talbot RD over Tidal Passage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Talbot RD over Tidal Passage carry?

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

How long is Talbot RD over Tidal Passage?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Talbot RD over Tidal Passage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.