US Bridges

Church ST over Route US 1 & Route 3

Good

Waldo County, Maine · .1 MI N of Main Street · Structure no. 5760

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
453
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over Route US 1 & Route 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church ST over Route US 1 & Route 3 in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch ST
CrossesRoute US 1 & Route 3
Location.1 MI N of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.49144, -68.85761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2016)
Projected traffic725 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST over Route US 1 & Route 3 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST over Route US 1 & Route 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Church ST over Route US 1 & Route 3 carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over Route US 1 & Route 3?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over Route US 1 & Route 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.