US Bridges

Rim RD over Machias River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 0.6 MI N of JCT RTE 92 · Structure no. 2253

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
701 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rim RD over Machias River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rim RD over Machias River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2036. The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRim RD
CrossesMachias River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT RTE 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.7148, -67.40356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length701 ft (213.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2016)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rim RD over Machias River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rim RD over Machias 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rim RD over Machias River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rim RD over Machias River?

The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rim RD over Machias River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.