US Bridges

Sullivan ST over Salmon Falls River

Fair

York County, Maine · Maine - N.H. Line · Structure no. 2068

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,346
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan ST over Salmon Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan ST over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,346 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,484 by 2036. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSullivan ST
CrossesSalmon Falls River
LocationMaine - N.H. Line
RouteState Highway 9
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.26563, -70.86447
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,346 (2016)
Projected traffic21,484 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sullivan ST over Salmon Falls River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan ST over Salmon Falls River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Sullivan ST over Salmon Falls River carry?

About 15,346 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan ST over Salmon Falls River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan ST over Salmon Falls River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.