Buxton Road over Saco River
PoorPosted for loadYork County, Maine · Hollis - Buxton Tl · Structure no. 3340
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 607 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,526
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buxton Road over Saco River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Buxton Road over Saco River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,526 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,738 by 2036. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buxton Road over Saco River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Buxton Road over Saco River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Buxton Road over Saco River carry?
About 4,526 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buxton Road over Saco River?
The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Buxton Road over Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.