Middle RD over South River
FairPosted for loadYork County, Maine · .3 MI N Fred Leavitt RD · Structure no. 1195
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle RD over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle RD over South River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Middle RD over South River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Middle RD over South 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Middle RD over South River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Middle RD over South River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Middle RD over South River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.