Seaside Av over Goose Fare Creek
PoorYork County, Maine · 1.5 MI S of JCT RTE 5 · Structure no. 3643
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,930
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seaside Av over Goose Fare Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seaside Av over Goose Fare Creek in York County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,102 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Seaside Av over Goose Fare Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seaside Av over Goose Fare Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Seaside Av over Goose Fare Creek carry?
About 2,930 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Seaside Av over Goose Fare Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Seaside Av over Goose Fare Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.