US Bridges

Main ST over Mill Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 2.5 MI W Townline · Structure no. 3227

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,558
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Mill Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST over Mill Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 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 4,558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,381 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesMill Stream
Location2.5 MI W Townline
RouteState Highway 133
StateMaine
Coordinates44.34949, -70.06851
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,558 (2016)
Projected traffic6,381 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 Main ST over Mill Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Main ST over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Mill Stream carry?

About 4,558 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Mill Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.