US Bridges

Mill Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream

Poor

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.3 MI W RTE 201 · Structure no. 0526

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream is a steel culvert carrying Mill Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream in Kennebec 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesMill Hill RD
CrossesSeven Mile Stream
Location0.3 MI W RTE 201
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.40012, -69.71665
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2016)
Projected traffic94 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream built?

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

What condition is Mill Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Mill Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.