Emerys Bridge RD over Great Works River
PoorYork County, Maine · 0.2 MI E Agamenticus RD · Structure no. 5944
- Built
- 1891
- 134 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerys Bridge RD over Great Works River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerys Bridge RD over Great Works River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 134 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerys Bridge RD over Great Works River built?
It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Emerys Bridge RD over Great Works River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Emerys Bridge RD over Great Works River carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Emerys Bridge RD over Great Works River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Emerys Bridge RD over Great Works River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.