US Bridges

Flat Rock Bridge R over Salmon Falls River

Good

York County, Maine · 0.4 MI SW River RD · Structure no. 1221

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Rock Bridge R over Salmon Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Rock Bridge R over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesFlat Rock Bridge R
CrossesSalmon Falls River
Location0.4 MI SW River RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.34318, -70.96617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2016)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flat Rock Bridge R over Salmon Falls River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Rock Bridge R over Salmon Falls River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Flat Rock Bridge R over Salmon Falls River carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flat Rock Bridge R over Salmon Falls River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Rock Bridge R over Salmon Falls River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.