US Bridges

Sanford RD over Middle Br Mousam River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.6 MI Wly of Route 111 · Structure no. 5651

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,194
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford RD over Middle Br Mousam River is a concrete slab carrying Sanford RD over Middle Br Mousam River 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 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 12,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,072 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSanford RD
CrossesMiddle Br Mousam River
Location0.6 MI Wly of Route 111
RouteState Highway 202
StateMaine
Coordinates43.46842, -70.73312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,194 (2016)
Projected traffic17,072 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sanford RD over Middle Br Mousam River built?

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

What condition is Sanford RD over Middle Br Mousam 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sanford RD over Middle Br Mousam River carry?

About 12,194 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sanford RD over Middle Br Mousam River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sanford RD over Middle Br Mousam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.