Elm ST over Saco River (w or S Chan)
GoodYork County, Maine · 0.2 MI Wly of Saco T.L. · Structure no. 3080
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,478
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm ST over Saco River (w or S Chan) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over Saco River (w or S Chan) in York County, Maine. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19,478 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,269 by 2036. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Elm ST over Saco River (w or S Chan) built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Elm ST over Saco River (w or S Chan) 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Elm ST over Saco River (w or S Chan) carry?
About 19,478 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm ST over Saco River (w or S Chan)?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Elm ST over Saco River (w or S Chan)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.