US Bridges

US 1 over New Hobart Stream

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 2 Mi. S. #86 · Structure no. 5612

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,559
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over New Hobart Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over New Hobart Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,339 by 2036. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesNew Hobart Stream
Location2 Mi. S. #86
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.88641, -67.20042
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2016)
Projected traffic2,339 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over New Hobart Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over New Hobart 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over New Hobart Stream carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over New Hobart Stream?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over New Hobart Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.