US Bridges

Milford RD over Musquash Stream

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 0.5 MI E Town Line · Structure no. 2596

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford RD over Musquash Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milford RD over Musquash Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2036. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMilford RD
CrossesMusquash Stream
Location0.5 MI E Town Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.22624, -67.67971
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2016)
Projected traffic824 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Milford RD over Musquash Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford RD over Musquash Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Milford RD over Musquash Stream carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Milford RD over Musquash Stream?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Milford RD over Musquash Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.