Route 109 over Salmon Falls River
FairYork County, Maine · Me. - N.H. Border · Structure no. 3959
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 109 over Salmon Falls River is a concrete slab carrying Route 109 over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 109 over Salmon Falls River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 109 over Salmon Falls 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 109 over Salmon Falls River carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 109 over Salmon Falls River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Route 109 over Salmon Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.