US Bridges

Indian River RD over Indian River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 6.5 MI So US 1 · Structure no. 2395

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,051
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian River RD over Indian River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Indian River RD over Indian River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 104 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 2,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,871 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesIndian River RD
CrossesIndian River
Location6.5 MI So US 1
RouteState Highway 187
StateMaine
Coordinates44.57194, -67.64229
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,051 (2016)
Projected traffic2,871 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian River RD over Indian River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Indian River RD over Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Indian River RD over Indian River carry?

About 2,051 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian River RD over Indian River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Indian River RD over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.