US Bridges

Meetinghouse RD over Pleasant River

Poor

Washington County, Maine · 0.6 MI N JCT Epping RD · Structure no. 3322

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meetinghouse RD over Pleasant River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meetinghouse RD over Pleasant River in Washington 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeetinghouse RD
CrossesPleasant River
Location0.6 MI N JCT Epping RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.68868, -67.76404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2016)
Projected traffic269 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meetinghouse RD over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meetinghouse RD over Pleasant 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Meetinghouse RD over Pleasant River carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meetinghouse RD over Pleasant River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Meetinghouse RD over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.