US Bridges

Durrells Bridge RD over Kennebunk River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.2 MI NE of RTE 9A & 35 · Structure no. 6049

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durrells Bridge RD over Kennebunk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durrells Bridge RD over Kennebunk River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,752 by 2036. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDurrells Bridge RD
CrossesKennebunk River
Location0.2 MI NE of RTE 9A & 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.37881, -70.50515
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2016)
Projected traffic3,752 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Durrells Bridge RD over Kennebunk River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durrells Bridge RD over Kennebunk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Durrells Bridge RD over Kennebunk River carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Durrells Bridge RD over Kennebunk River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Durrells Bridge RD over Kennebunk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.