US Bridges

Drews Mills RD over Meduxnekeag River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · .1MI N S.Shore RD · Structure no. 5773

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drews Mills RD over Meduxnekeag River is a concrete slab carrying Drews Mills RD over Meduxnekeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesDrews Mills RD
CrossesMeduxnekeag River
Location.1MI N S.Shore RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.09574, -67.99362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2016)
Projected traffic304 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drews Mills RD over Meduxnekeag River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drews Mills RD over Meduxnekeag 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 Drews Mills RD over Meduxnekeag River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drews Mills RD over Meduxnekeag River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Drews Mills RD over Meduxnekeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.