US Bridges

Village RD over Mill Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 200 S of Nly JCT8 & 137 · Structure no. 3466

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,747
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village RD over Mill Stream is a concrete slab carrying Village 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 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 1,747 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,621 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage RD
CrossesMill Stream
Location200 S of Nly JCT8 & 137
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.63049, -69.82716
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,747 (2016)
Projected traffic2,621 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Village RD over Mill Stream built?

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

What condition is Village 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Village RD over Mill Stream carry?

About 1,747 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Village RD over Mill Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Village RD over Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.