Rochester ST over Salmon Falls River
FairYork County, Maine · 1.3 MI NW of JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 6048
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,280
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rochester ST over Salmon Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rochester ST over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,992 by 2036. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rochester ST over Salmon Falls River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rochester ST over Salmon Falls 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 Rochester ST over Salmon Falls River carry?
About 4,280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rochester ST over Salmon Falls River?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Rochester ST over Salmon Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.