US Bridges

N Main ST over Mill Stream (cove Brook)

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.6 MI S of Hampden · Structure no. 2186

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,491
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main ST over Mill Stream (cove Brook) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Main ST over Mill Stream (cove Brook) in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 7,491 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,487 by 2036. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesN Main ST
CrossesMill Stream (cove Brook)
Location0.6 MI S of Hampden
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates44.69446, -68.84784
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,491 (2016)
Projected traffic10,487 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N Main ST over Mill Stream (cove Brook) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main ST over Mill Stream (cove Brook) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Main ST over Mill Stream (cove Brook) carry?

About 7,491 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Main ST over Mill Stream (cove Brook)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Main ST over Mill Stream (cove Brook)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.