US Bridges

River RD over Salmon Falls River

Good

York County, Maine · State Line · Structure no. 1223

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
854
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Salmon Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,366 by 2036. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesSalmon Falls River
LocationState Line
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.37367, -70.98101
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2016)
Projected traffic1,366 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 River RD over Salmon Falls River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Salmon Falls River carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Salmon Falls River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Salmon Falls River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.