Dover-Eliot RD over Salmon Falls River
PoorPosted for loadYork County, Maine · 0.8 MI NW of Eliot Tl · Structure no. 3017
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 495 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dover-Eliot RD over Salmon Falls River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dover-Eliot RD over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 56 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,120 by 2036. The structure is 495 ft (150.8 m) long and 29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dover-Eliot RD over Salmon Falls River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Dover-Eliot RD over Salmon Falls River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Dover-Eliot RD over Salmon Falls River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dover-Eliot RD over Salmon Falls River?
The structure is 495 ft (150.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dover-Eliot RD over Salmon Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.