Patterson RD over Eastern River
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of JCT RTE 127 · Structure no. 3341
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 297 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patterson RD over Eastern River is a steel truss - thru carrying Patterson RD over Eastern River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2036. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patterson RD over Eastern River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patterson RD over Eastern River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Patterson RD over Eastern River carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Patterson RD over Eastern River?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Patterson RD over Eastern River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.