US Bridges

Cross Town RD over Mill Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 4 MI W JCT RTE 201A · Structure no. 2552

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
697
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Town RD over Mill Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Cross Town RD over Mill Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Town RD
CrossesMill Stream
Location4 MI W JCT RTE 201A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.90862, -69.93723
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2016)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Town RD over Mill Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Town 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 Cross Town RD over Mill Stream carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cross Town RD over Mill Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Town RD over Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.