US Bridges

South ST over B&mrr

Fair

York County, Maine · .4 MI W JCT US 1 · Structure no. 6195

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,682
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

South ST over B&mrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South ST over B&mrr in York County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,682 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,355 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth ST
CrossesB&mrr
Location.4 MI W JCT US 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.49259, -70.46965
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,682 (2016)
Projected traffic9,355 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South ST over B&mrr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is South ST over B&mrr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does South ST over B&mrr carry?

About 6,682 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South ST over B&mrr?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns South ST over B&mrr?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.