US Bridges

Gerrish Island Lan over Chauncey Creek

Good

York County, Maine · 0.2 MI S of JCT RTE 103 · Structure no. 3783

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
942
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerrish Island Lan over Chauncey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gerrish Island Lan over Chauncey Creek in York County, Maine. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesGerrish Island Lan
CrossesChauncey Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT RTE 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.08506, -70.68272
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2016)
Projected traffic1,507 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gerrish Island Lan over Chauncey Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gerrish Island Lan over Chauncey Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gerrish Island Lan over Chauncey Creek carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gerrish Island Lan over Chauncey Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gerrish Island Lan over Chauncey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.