Tide Mill RD over Crane Mill Brook
FairWashington County, Maine · .3 MI N/E RTE 1 · Structure no. 2855
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tide Mill RD over Crane Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tide Mill RD over Crane Mill Brook 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tide Mill RD over Crane Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tide Mill RD over Crane Mill Brook 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Tide Mill RD over Crane Mill Brook carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tide Mill RD over Crane Mill Brook?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Tide Mill RD over Crane Mill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.