Skidmore RD over Medomak River
FairKnox County, Maine · 1.5 MI N of Old Union RD · Structure no. 0578
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skidmore RD over Medomak River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skidmore RD over Medomak River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skidmore RD over Medomak River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skidmore RD over Medomak River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Skidmore RD over Medomak River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Skidmore RD over Medomak River?
The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Skidmore RD over Medomak River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.