US Bridges

N Berwick RD over B&m RR

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.8 MI SW of JCT RTE 109 · Structure no. 5338

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,130
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Berwick RD over B&m RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Berwick RD over B&m RR in York County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 8,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,382 by 2036. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesN Berwick RD
CrossesB&m RR
Location1.8 MI SW of JCT RTE 109
RouteState Highway 9
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.31581, -70.65141
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,130 (2016)
Projected traffic11,382 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Berwick RD over B&m RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Berwick RD over B&m RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N Berwick RD over B&m RR carry?

About 8,130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Berwick RD over B&m RR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N Berwick RD over B&m RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.