US Bridges

Flaggy Meadow RD over Bernard P Rines HWY

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .2 MI W. of Cressey Road · Structure no. 6443

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,239
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flaggy Meadow RD over Bernard P Rines HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flaggy Meadow RD over Bernard P Rines HWY in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,135 by 2036. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlaggy Meadow RD
CrossesBernard P Rines HWY
Location.2 MI W. of Cressey Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.67472, -70.46344
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2016)
Projected traffic3,135 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flaggy Meadow RD over Bernard P Rines HWY built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flaggy Meadow RD over Bernard P Rines HWY 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Flaggy Meadow RD over Bernard P Rines HWY carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flaggy Meadow RD over Bernard P Rines HWY?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Flaggy Meadow RD over Bernard P Rines HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.