US Bridges

Beech Ridge RD over Dolly Gordon Brook

Good

York County, Maine · 0.5 MI W JCT US 1 · Structure no. 3500

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,670
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Ridge RD over Dolly Gordon Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Beech Ridge RD over Dolly Gordon Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBeech Ridge RD
CrossesDolly Gordon Brook
Location0.5 MI W JCT US 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.14286, -70.70444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Beech Ridge RD over Dolly Gordon Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Ridge RD over Dolly Gordon Brook 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 Beech Ridge RD over Dolly Gordon Brook carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beech Ridge RD over Dolly Gordon Brook?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Ridge RD over Dolly Gordon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.