US Bridges

Captain Thomas RD over Ogunquit River

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.7 MI W JCT US1 · Structure no. 6122

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Captain Thomas RD over Ogunquit River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Captain Thomas RD over Ogunquit River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCaptain Thomas RD
CrossesOgunquit River
Location1.7 MI W JCT US1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.26492, -70.62372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2016)
Projected traffic944 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Captain Thomas RD over Ogunquit River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Captain Thomas RD over Ogunquit 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Captain Thomas RD over Ogunquit River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Captain Thomas RD over Ogunquit River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Captain Thomas RD over Ogunquit River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.