Silvers Mills RD over French Mills Brook
PoorPiscataquis County, Maine · 3.0 MI NW of Dexter · Structure no. 5559
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silvers Mills RD over French Mills Brook is a concrete slab carrying Silvers Mills RD over French Mills Brook in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4 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.
It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silvers Mills RD over French Mills Brook built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silvers Mills RD over French Mills Brook 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Silvers Mills RD over French Mills Brook carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Silvers Mills RD over French Mills Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Silvers Mills RD over French Mills Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.