US Bridges

Organug RD over York River

Fair

York County, Maine · 1 MI N JCT 103 · Structure no. 3096

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,388
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Organug RD over York River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Organug RD over York River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 91 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 2,388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,343 by 2036. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrganug RD
CrossesYork River
Location1 MI N JCT 103
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.13613, -70.66064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,388 (2016)
Projected traffic3,343 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Organug RD over York River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Organug RD over York 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Organug RD over York River carry?

About 2,388 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Organug RD over York River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Organug RD over York River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.