US Bridges

Dodge RD over Orange River

Good

Washington County, Maine · 0.5 MI N JCT US1 · Structure no. 1168

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge RD over Orange River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Dodge RD over Orange River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDodge RD
CrossesOrange River
Location0.5 MI N JCT US1
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.76641, -67.22297
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2016)
Projected traffic67 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dodge RD over Orange River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge RD over Orange River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dodge RD over Orange River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dodge RD over Orange River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Dodge RD over Orange River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.