US Bridges

Gardiner RD over Eastern River

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 0.2 MI NW of JCT RTE 127 · Structure no. 2882

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,820
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardiner RD over Eastern River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gardiner RD over Eastern River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,348 by 2036. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesGardiner RD
CrossesEastern River
Location0.2 MI NW of JCT RTE 127
RouteState Highway 27
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.10881, -69.72655
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,820 (2016)
Projected traffic5,348 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Gardiner RD over Eastern River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardiner 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gardiner RD over Eastern River carry?

About 3,820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gardiner RD over Eastern River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gardiner RD over Eastern River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.