US Bridges

New Meadows RD over Route US 1 Nb&sb

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 0.2 MI E Townline · Structure no. 6145

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Meadows RD over Route US 1 Nb&sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Meadows RD over Route US 1 Nb&sb in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,894 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesNew Meadows RD
CrossesRoute US 1 Nb&sb
Location0.2 MI E Townline
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91747, -69.86228
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2016)
Projected traffic5,894 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Meadows RD over Route US 1 Nb&sb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is New Meadows RD over Route US 1 Nb&sb 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does New Meadows RD over Route US 1 Nb&sb carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Meadows RD over Route US 1 Nb&sb?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns New Meadows RD over Route US 1 Nb&sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.