US Bridges

Marshville RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 3 MI S Townline · Structure no. 3471

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshville RD over Mill Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Marshville RD over Mill Creek in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,466 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMarshville RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location3 MI S Townline
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.58862, -67.78268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2016)
Projected traffic1,466 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshville RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshville RD over Mill Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Marshville RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marshville RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Marshville RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.