Camden RD over ST George River
FairKnox County, Maine · 1.2 MI NE US 1 · Structure no. 5654
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 335 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,596
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camden RD over ST George River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camden RD over ST George River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 64 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 5 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 5,596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,834 by 2036. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camden RD over ST George River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Camden RD over ST George 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Camden RD over ST George River carry?
About 5,596 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Camden RD over ST George River?
The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Camden RD over ST George River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.