US Bridges

Post RD over Merriland River

Good

York County, Maine · 1.2 MI S Townline · Structure no. 2126

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,910
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post RD over Merriland River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Post RD over Merriland River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,910 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPost RD
CrossesMerriland River
Location1.2 MI S Townline
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.34362, -70.56203
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,910 (2018)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Post RD over Merriland River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post RD over Merriland 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 Post RD over Merriland River carry?

About 8,910 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Post RD over Merriland River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Post RD over Merriland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.