S Main ST over Machias River (s Chan)
PoorWashington County, Maine · 3.6 Miles Wly JCT 192 · Structure no. 1515
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Main ST over Machias River (s Chan) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Main ST over Machias River (s Chan) in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Main ST over Machias River (s Chan) built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Main ST over Machias River (s Chan) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does S Main ST over Machias River (s Chan) carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Main ST over Machias River (s Chan)?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns S Main ST over Machias River (s Chan)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.