US Bridges

US Rt 2 W over Seven Mile Stream

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 0.8 MI W of JCT RTE 17 · Structure no. 2910

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,662
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt 2 W over Seven Mile Stream is a concrete frame carrying US Rt 2 W over Seven Mile Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,127 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS Rt 2 W
CrossesSeven Mile Stream
Location0.8 MI W of JCT RTE 17
RouteState Highway 2
StateMaine
Coordinates44.57486, -70.31354
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,662 (2016)
Projected traffic5,127 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Rt 2 W over Seven Mile Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Rt 2 W over Seven Mile Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US Rt 2 W over Seven Mile Stream carry?

About 3,662 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 2 W over Seven Mile Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 2 W over Seven Mile Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.