Route 1 over Damariscotta River
FairLincoln County, Maine · 1.5 MI E US1B · Structure no. 5890
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 488 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,650
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 1 over Damariscotta River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over Damariscotta River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1961, 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 6 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 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,510 by 2036. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.2 mi (142 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Damariscotta River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 1 over Damariscotta 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 1 over Damariscotta River carry?
About 9,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 1 over Damariscotta River?
The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 1 over Damariscotta River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.