US Bridges

Beach Av over Goochs Creek

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.7 MI S of RTE 9 9A & 35 · Structure no. 5883

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,813
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Av over Goochs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beach Av over Goochs Creek in York County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,338 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Av
CrossesGoochs Creek
Location0.7 MI S of RTE 9 9A & 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.35019, -70.47929
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,813 (2016)
Projected traffic5,338 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Av over Goochs Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Av over Goochs Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Beach Av over Goochs Creek carry?

About 3,813 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beach Av over Goochs Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Av over Goochs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.