US Bridges

Neilds Av over Maine Central RR

Good

Washington County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 6442

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neilds Av over Maine Central RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Neilds Av over Maine Central RR in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 331 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesNeilds Av
CrossesMaine Central RR
Location0.1 MI W of JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.15751, -67.29268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2016)
Projected traffic530 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Neilds Av over Maine Central RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neilds Av over Maine Central RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Neilds Av over Maine Central RR carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Neilds Av over Maine Central RR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Neilds Av over Maine Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.