US Bridges

Elm ST over Mill Stream

Good

Somerset County, Maine · 0.2 MI W JCT RTE US 201A · Structure no. 3769

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,435
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Mill Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over Mill Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,809 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesElm ST
CrossesMill Stream
Location0.2 MI W JCT RTE US 201A
RouteState Highway 16
StateMaine
Coordinates44.8552, -69.89926
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,435 (2016)
Projected traffic4,809 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 Elm ST over Mill Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST over Mill Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Elm ST over Mill Stream carry?

About 3,435 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Mill Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.