US Bridges

Precourt ST over B & M RR

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.4 MI Seof Route 111 · Structure no. 0822

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Precourt ST over B & M RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Precourt ST over B & M RR in York County, Maine. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,260 by 2036. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPrecourt ST
CrossesB & M RR
Location0.4 MI Seof Route 111
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.47282, -70.49126
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2016)
Projected traffic22,260 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Precourt ST over B & M RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Precourt ST over B & M RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Precourt ST over B & M RR carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Precourt ST over B & M RR?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Precourt ST over B & M RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.