US Bridges

Foxes Ridge RD over Salmon Falls River

Fair

York County, Maine · Me. N.H. Line · Structure no. 1211

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxes Ridge RD over Salmon Falls River is a concrete slab carrying Foxes Ridge RD over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFoxes Ridge RD
CrossesSalmon Falls River
LocationMe. N.H. Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.49794, -70.96156
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2016)
Projected traffic848 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Foxes Ridge RD over Salmon Falls River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Foxes Ridge RD over Salmon Falls 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 Foxes Ridge RD over Salmon Falls River carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foxes Ridge RD over Salmon Falls River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Foxes Ridge RD over Salmon Falls River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.