US Bridges

Deering Ridge RD over Mousam River

Poor

York County, Maine · .1 MI W Rtes 11/109 · Structure no. 1214

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,793
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deering Ridge RD over Mousam River is a concrete slab carrying Deering Ridge RD over Mousam River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,793 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDeering Ridge RD
CrossesMousam River
Location.1 MI W Rtes 11/109
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.49332, -70.8459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,793 (2016)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Deering Ridge RD over Mousam River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Deering Ridge RD over Mousam River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Deering Ridge RD over Mousam River carry?

About 1,793 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deering Ridge RD over Mousam River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Deering Ridge RD over Mousam River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.