US Bridges

Mill ST over Oyster River

Good

Knox County, Maine · .5 MI S Rt 90 · Structure no. 5864

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
573
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill ST over Oyster River is a steel culvert carrying Mill ST over Oyster River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMill ST
CrossesOyster River
Location.5 MI S Rt 90
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.17091, -69.15156
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2016)
Projected traffic917 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Mill ST over Oyster River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill ST over Oyster River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mill ST over Oyster River carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill ST over Oyster River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Mill ST over Oyster River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.