Canal RD over Canal
FairYork County, Maine · 1.9 MI W RTE 109 · Structure no. 0642
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal RD over Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canal RD over Canal in York County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 95 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal RD over Canal built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Canal RD over Canal 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 Canal RD over Canal carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Canal RD over Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Canal RD over Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.