Old Mill RD over Purgatory Stream
GoodKennebec County, Maine · .1 MI S Litchfield RD · Structure no. 0517
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mill RD over Purgatory Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill RD over Purgatory Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mill RD over Purgatory Stream built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mill RD over Purgatory 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Mill RD over Purgatory Stream carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Mill RD over Purgatory Stream?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mill RD over Purgatory Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.