Old Route Four over B&m Railroad
GoodYork County, Maine · .7 MI W RTE 4 · Structure no. 5429
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Old Route Four over B&m Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Route Four over B&m Railroad in York County, Maine. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 105 years old, older 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route Four over B&m Railroad built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Old Route Four over B&m Railroad 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Route Four over B&m Railroad carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Route Four over B&m Railroad?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route Four over B&m Railroad?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.