Mill Hill RD over Cambridge River
PoorPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · 1.4 Mi. N Jct. 26 · Structure no. 5241
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Hill RD over Cambridge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Hill RD over Cambridge River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Hill RD over Cambridge River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Hill RD over Cambridge River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Hill RD over Cambridge River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mill Hill RD over Cambridge River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Hill RD over Cambridge River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.