US Bridges

Station RD over Chandler River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 2.5 MI W JCT US 1 · Structure no. 3956

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station RD over Chandler River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Station RD over Chandler River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStation RD
CrossesChandler River
Location2.5 MI W JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.66684, -67.61257
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2016)
Projected traffic365 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Station RD over Chandler River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Station RD over Chandler 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Station RD over Chandler River carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Station RD over Chandler River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Station RD over Chandler River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.