River RD over Eastern River
FairLincoln County, Maine · 2.5 MI No Townline · Structure no. 3880
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 261 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 928
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD over Eastern River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Eastern River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2036. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 River RD over Eastern River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is River 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 River RD over Eastern River carry?
About 928 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River RD over Eastern River?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River RD over Eastern River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.