US Bridges

River RD over Pooler Brook

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.2 MI N JCT 43 · Structure no. 5917

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,068
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Pooler Brook is a concrete slab carrying River RD over Pooler Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,602 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesPooler Brook
Location1.2 MI N JCT 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83913, -69.85476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2016)
Projected traffic1,602 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Pooler Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Pooler Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Pooler Brook carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Pooler Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Pooler Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.