US Bridges

Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River

FairPosted for load

Waldo County, Maine · 0.7 MI W Ofjct Shepard RD · Structure no. 5558

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
988
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River is a concrete tee beam carrying Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 988 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 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
Location0.7 MI W Ofjct Shepard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.42897, -69.10161
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic988 (2016)
Projected traffic1,581 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 1955, making it 70 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 2023.

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

About 988 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Poors Mill RD over Passagassawaukeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.