US Bridges

Route 1 over Route 215 (mill Rd)

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 1 MI W Townline · Structure no. 5889

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over Route 215 (mill Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over Route 215 (mill Rd) in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,564 by 2036. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.2 mi (142 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1
CrossesRoute 215 (mill Rd)
Location1 MI W Townline
RouteState Highway 1
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.04007, -69.53402
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,260 (2016)
Projected traffic11,564 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed88.2 mi (142 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 1 over Route 215 (mill Rd) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 1 over Route 215 (mill Rd) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 1 over Route 215 (mill Rd) carry?

About 8,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over Route 215 (mill Rd)?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1 over Route 215 (mill Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.