US Bridges

Bridgton RD over Saco River Overflow

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 3.8 MI E of JCT RTE 5 · Structure no. 2765

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,991
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgton RD over Saco River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridgton RD over Saco River Overflow in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,187 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesBridgton RD
CrossesSaco River Overflow
Location3.8 MI E of JCT RTE 5
RouteState Highway 302
StateMaine
Coordinates44.029, -70.90827
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,991 (2016)
Projected traffic4,187 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bridgton RD over Saco River Overflow built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgton RD over Saco River Overflow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgton RD over Saco River Overflow carry?

About 2,991 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgton RD over Saco River Overflow?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgton RD over Saco River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.