US Bridges

Branch RD over Merriland River

Fair

York County, Maine · 2 MI N JCT 109 · Structure no. 3844

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,460
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch RD over Merriland River is a concrete slab carrying Branch RD over Merriland 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,444 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBranch RD
CrossesMerriland River
Location2 MI N JCT 109
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.35962, -70.60869
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2016)
Projected traffic3,444 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Branch RD over Merriland River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branch RD over Merriland River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Branch RD over Merriland River carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Branch RD over Merriland River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Branch RD over Merriland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.