US Bridges

Sanford RD over B & M RR

Good

York County, Maine · 1.3 MI W JCT 1 · Structure no. 3200

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,290
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford RD over B & M RR is a concrete frame carrying Sanford RD over B & M RR in York County, Maine. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,406 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSanford RD
CrossesB & M RR
Location1.3 MI W JCT 1
RouteState Highway 9
StateMaine
Coordinates43.32164, -70.60304
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,290 (2016)
Projected traffic21,406 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanford RD over B & M RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanford RD over B & M RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sanford RD over B & M RR carry?

About 15,290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sanford RD over B & M RR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sanford RD over B & M RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.