US Bridges

#109 over Merriland R

Fair

York County, Maine · 2.3 MI NW I95 · Structure no. 2263

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,131
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

#109 over Merriland R is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying #109 over Merriland R in York County, Maine. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 9,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,783 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Carries#109
CrossesMerriland R
Location2.3 MI NW I95
RouteState Highway 109
StateMaine
Coordinates43.34464, -70.64339
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,131 (2016)
Projected traffic12,783 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 #109 over Merriland R built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is #109 over Merriland R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does #109 over Merriland R carry?

About 9,131 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is #109 over Merriland R?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns #109 over Merriland R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.