US Bridges

Route 1 over Flanders Stream

Fair

Hancock County, Maine · 0.2 MI W JCT RTE 183 · Structure no. 2285

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,480
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over Flanders Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Route 1 over Flanders Stream in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 98 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 6,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,072 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1
CrossesFlanders Stream
Location0.2 MI W JCT RTE 183
RouteState Highway 1
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.50498, -68.15533
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2016)
Projected traffic9,072 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Route 1 over Flanders Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Route 1 over Flanders Stream 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 Route 1 over Flanders Stream carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over Flanders Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Route 1 over Flanders Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.