US Bridges

Bypass DR over Route 24 Middlesex RD

Good

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 1.4 MI E JCT RTE US 201 · Structure no. 6370

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bypass DR over Route 24 Middlesex RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bypass DR over Route 24 Middlesex RD in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,304 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBypass DR
CrossesRoute 24 Middlesex RD
Location1.4 MI E JCT RTE US 201
RouteState Highway 24
StateMaine
Coordinates43.92597, -69.95154
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,360 (2016)
Projected traffic31,304 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bypass DR over Route 24 Middlesex RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bypass DR over Route 24 Middlesex RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Bypass DR over Route 24 Middlesex RD carry?

About 22,360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bypass DR over Route 24 Middlesex RD?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Bypass DR over Route 24 Middlesex RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.