Ripley Corner RD over St. George River
PoorClosed to trafficWaldo County, Maine · SA1 East Right 466 · Structure no. 1113
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ripley Corner RD over St. George River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ripley Corner RD over St. George River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ripley Corner RD over St. George River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ripley Corner RD over St. George 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ripley Corner RD over St. George River carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ripley Corner RD over St. George River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ripley Corner RD over St. George River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.