US Bridges

River RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.3 Mi.N. Townline · Structure no. 2108

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,457
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying River RD over Mill Creek in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 94 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 5,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,640 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.3 Mi.N. Townline
RouteState Highway 15
StateMaine
Coordinates44.70254, -68.82193
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,457 (2016)
Projected traffic7,640 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is River RD over Mill Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,457 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.