US Bridges

Route 1 over Cod Cove

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 0.7 MI E of Wiscasset · Structure no. 2160

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,204
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over Cod Cove is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over Cod Cove in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 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 17,204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,086 by 2036. The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1
CrossesCod Cove
Location0.7 MI E of Wiscasset
RouteState Highway 1
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.00018, -69.64371
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,204 (2016)
Projected traffic24,086 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 1 over Cod Cove built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Route 1 over Cod Cove 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 1 over Cod Cove carry?

About 17,204 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over Cod Cove?

The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1 over Cod Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.