US Bridges

E Pittston RD over Eastern River

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.1 MI S Hunts Meadows RD · Structure no. 5272

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,438
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Pittston RD over Eastern River is a concrete slab carrying E Pittston RD over Eastern River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesE Pittston RD
CrossesEastern River
Location0.1 MI S Hunts Meadows RD
RouteCounty Highway 194
StateMaine
Coordinates44.17642, -69.67199
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2016)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 E Pittston RD over Eastern River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Pittston RD over Eastern River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E Pittston RD over Eastern River carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Pittston RD over Eastern River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Pittston RD over Eastern River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.