Slipp RD over Mill Stream
FairPosted for loadSomerset County, Maine · .5 MI E Embden RD · Structure no. 1061
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slipp RD over Mill Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slipp RD over Mill Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Slipp RD over Mill Stream built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Slipp RD over Mill Stream 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Slipp RD over Mill Stream carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Slipp RD over Mill Stream?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Slipp RD over Mill Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.