Main ST over Salmon Falls River
FairYork County, Maine · .3 MI S of S JCT RTE 236 · Structure no. 3027
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,197
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Salmon Falls River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 10,197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,276 by 2036. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Salmon Falls River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Main 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Main ST over Salmon Falls River carry?
About 10,197 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Salmon Falls River?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Salmon Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.