US Bridges

Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.1 MI East Townline · Structure no. 3023

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
956
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River is a concrete slab carrying Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPoors Mill RD
CrossesPassagassawaukeag River
Location0.1 MI East Townline
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.43987, -69.12576
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2016)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.