US Bridges

US 1 over Crane Mill Stream

Good

Washington County, Maine · 2 Mi. N.E. Whiting · Structure no. 3171

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,546
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Crane Mill Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 1 over Crane Mill Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,319 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesCrane Mill Stream
Location2 Mi. N.E. Whiting
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83005, -67.16227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,546 (2016)
Projected traffic2,319 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 US 1 over Crane Mill Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Crane Mill Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over Crane Mill Stream carry?

About 1,546 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Crane Mill Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns US 1 over Crane Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.