Route 1 over Chandler River
PoorWashington County, Maine · .1 MI W Town · Structure no. 2149
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,513
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 1 over Chandler River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 1 over Chandler River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 91 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 4,513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,318 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 1 over Chandler River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Route 1 over Chandler River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 1 over Chandler River carry?
About 4,513 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 1 over Chandler River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 1 over Chandler River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.