US Bridges

Salem RD over Mill Str ( W Br Car Riv)

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 4.0 MI NE Phillips · Structure no. 2565

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
898
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD over Mill Str ( W Br Car Riv) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem RD over Mill Str ( W Br Car Riv) in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2036. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSalem RD
CrossesMill Str ( W Br Car Riv)
Location4.0 MI NE Phillips
RouteCounty Highway 142
StateMaine
Coordinates44.90078, -70.27808
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2016)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Salem RD over Mill Str ( W Br Car Riv) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem RD over Mill Str ( W Br Car Riv) 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 Salem RD over Mill Str ( W Br Car Riv) carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salem RD over Mill Str ( W Br Car Riv)?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD over Mill Str ( W Br Car Riv)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.