Narragansett Trl over Saco River
PoorYork County, Maine · 1.1 MI W of JCT RTE 112 · Structure no. 3708
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,158
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Narragansett Trl over Saco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Narragansett Trl over Saco River 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 8,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,421 by 2036. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Narragansett Trl over Saco River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Narragansett Trl 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Narragansett Trl over Saco River carry?
About 8,158 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Narragansett Trl over Saco River?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Narragansett Trl over Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.