US Bridges

Hodgdon Mills RD over S Br Meduxenkeag River

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 1 MI W of JCT US1 · Structure no. 3103

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,720
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodgdon Mills RD over S Br Meduxenkeag River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hodgdon Mills RD over S Br Meduxenkeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHodgdon Mills RD
CrossesS Br Meduxenkeag River
Location1 MI W of JCT US1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.05399, -67.86853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2015)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 Hodgdon Mills RD over S Br Meduxenkeag River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodgdon Mills RD over S Br Meduxenkeag River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Hodgdon Mills RD over S Br Meduxenkeag River carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Hodgdon Mills RD over S Br Meduxenkeag River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hodgdon Mills RD over S Br Meduxenkeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.