Parsons Beach RD over Back Creek
PoorPosted for loadYork County, Maine · 0.4 MI S JCT of RTE 9 · Structure no. 1269
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 662
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parsons Beach RD over Back Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsons Beach RD over Back Creek in York County, Maine. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parsons Beach RD over Back Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parsons Beach RD over Back Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Parsons Beach RD over Back Creek carry?
About 662 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Parsons Beach RD over Back Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Parsons Beach RD over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.