Route 1 over Marsh River
FairLincoln County, Maine · 1 MI E Townline · Structure no. 2512
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,710
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 1 over Marsh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over Marsh River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 63 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 13,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,194 by 2036. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 1 over Marsh River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Route 1 over Marsh 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 1 over Marsh River carry?
About 13,710 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 1 over Marsh River?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 1 over Marsh River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.