Route 1 over Taunton River
GoodHancock County, Maine · 4.5 MI E JCT 182 on 1 · Structure no. 2973
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,022 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,522
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 1 over Taunton River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over Taunton River in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,522 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,531 by 2036. The structure is 1,022 ft (311.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 1 over Taunton River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 1 over Taunton 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 1 over Taunton River carry?
About 7,522 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 1 over Taunton River?
The structure is 1,022 ft (311.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 1 over Taunton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.