Congress Av over US 1
FairSagadahoc County, Maine · Xs RTE 1 0.7 Mi. W. 209 · Structure no. 6142
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Av over US 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congress Av over US 1 in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,320 by 2036. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Av over US 1 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Congress Av over US 1 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Congress Av over US 1 carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Congress Av over US 1?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Av over US 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.