Denmark RD over Saco River
PoorOxford County, Maine · .6 MI E JCT 5-113 · Structure no. 3417
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 335 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denmark RD over Saco River is a steel truss - thru carrying Denmark RD over Saco River in Oxford 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2036. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denmark RD over Saco River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denmark RD over Saco 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Denmark RD over Saco River carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Denmark RD over Saco River?
The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Denmark RD over Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.