US Bridges

Dublin ST over Machias River

Good

Washington County, Maine · .1 S US 1A & 92 · Structure no. 1469

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,740
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin ST over Machias River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Dublin ST over Machias River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,436 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesDublin ST
CrossesMachias River
Location.1 S US 1A & 92
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates44.71326, -67.4583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,740 (2016)
Projected traffic16,436 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Dublin ST over Machias River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dublin ST over Machias 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 Dublin ST over Machias River carry?

About 11,740 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dublin ST over Machias River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin ST over Machias River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.