New Dam RD over Salmon Falls River
FairYork County, Maine · 0.4 MI Wly JCT RTE 236 · Structure no. 6053
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Dam RD over Salmon Falls River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Dam RD over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 New Dam RD over Salmon Falls River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Dam RD 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does New Dam RD over Salmon Falls River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is New Dam RD over Salmon Falls River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns New Dam RD over Salmon Falls River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.