US Bridges

Madawaska Road over Mill Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.1 MI S of JCT US 2 · Structure no. 5696

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madawaska Road over Mill Stream is a steel culvert carrying Madawaska Road over Mill Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMadawaska Road
CrossesMill Stream
Location1.1 MI S of JCT US 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.8304, -69.37981
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2016)
Projected traffic1,067 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madawaska Road over Mill Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Madawaska Road 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 Madawaska Road over Mill Stream carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Madawaska Road over Mill Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Madawaska Road over Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.