US Bridges

Range E RD over Pendexter Brook

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.5 MI SW of JCT RTE 11 · Structure no. 5164

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
989
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Range E RD over Pendexter Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Range E RD over Pendexter Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRange E RD
CrossesPendexter Brook
Location1.5 MI SW of JCT RTE 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.66743, -70.81243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2016)
Projected traffic1,582 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Range E RD over Pendexter Brook built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range E RD over Pendexter Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Range E RD over Pendexter Brook carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Range E RD over Pendexter Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Range E RD over Pendexter Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.