Airline RD over Machias River
FairWashington County, Maine · 0.1 MI E Townline · Structure no. 3229
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,872
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airline RD over Machias River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airline RD over Machias River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,021 by 2036. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Airline RD over Machias River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airline 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Airline RD over Machias River carry?
About 2,872 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Airline RD over Machias River?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Airline RD over Machias River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.