US Bridges

State RD over Sturgeon Creek

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.3 MI S of JCT RTE 236 · Structure no. 3310

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,690
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State RD over Sturgeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State RD over Sturgeon Creek in York County, Maine. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,535 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesState RD
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location1.3 MI S of JCT RTE 236
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.15432, -70.81685
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2016)
Projected traffic2,535 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State RD over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is State RD over Sturgeon Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State RD over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State RD over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State RD over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.