US Bridges

Croswell RD over Sandy River

Good

Franklin County, Maine · Immediately N JCT RTE 156 · Structure no. 2273

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,261
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Croswell RD over Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Croswell RD over Sandy River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,261 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,965 by 2036. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCroswell RD
CrossesSandy River
LocationImmediately N JCT RTE 156
RouteState Highway 41
StateMaine
Coordinates44.62008, -70.07484
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,261 (2016)
Projected traffic5,965 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Croswell RD over Sandy River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Croswell RD over Sandy River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Croswell RD over Sandy River carry?

About 4,261 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Croswell RD over Sandy River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Croswell RD over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.