Lower Mills RD over Mill Stream
FairSomerset County, Maine · 75 Ft W of E Madison Road · Structure no. 3804
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 287
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Mills RD over Mill Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Lower Mills RD over Mill Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Mills RD over Mill Stream built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Mills 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Mills RD over Mill Stream carry?
About 287 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lower Mills RD over Mill Stream?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Mills RD over Mill Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.