US Highway 1A over Harrington River
FairWashington County, Maine · .2MI S JCT US 1 · Structure no. 1540
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,167
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 1A over Harrington River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 1A over Harrington River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,434 by 2036. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 1A over Harrington River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 1A over Harrington 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 1A over Harrington River carry?
About 3,167 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 1A over Harrington River?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 1A over Harrington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.