US Bridges

Card Mill RD over Great Works River

Good

York County, Maine · .3 MI E Lebanon RD · Structure no. 1238

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Card Mill RD over Great Works River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Card Mill RD over Great Works River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCard Mill RD
CrossesGreat Works River
Location.3 MI E Lebanon RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.31685, -70.74406
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic160 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 Card Mill RD over Great Works River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Card Mill RD over Great Works 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Card Mill RD over Great Works River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Card Mill RD over Great Works River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Card Mill RD over Great Works River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.