US Bridges

Emery ST over Mousam River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.8 MI NE RTE 109/4A · Structure no. 6184

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,414
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emery ST over Mousam River is a concrete slab carrying Emery ST over Mousam 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 2,414 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEmery ST
CrossesMousam River
Location0.8 MI NE RTE 109/4A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.4403, -70.76605
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,414 (2016)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emery ST over Mousam River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emery ST over Mousam 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Emery ST over Mousam River carry?

About 2,414 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emery ST over Mousam River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Emery ST over Mousam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.