US Bridges

Whichers Mill RD over Mousam River

Good

York County, Maine · 1.6 MI NE of JCT RTE 99 · Structure no. 1260

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whichers Mill RD over Mousam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whichers Mill RD over Mousam River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2036. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWhichers Mill RD
CrossesMousam River
Location1.6 MI NE of JCT RTE 99
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.4183, -70.6575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2016)
Projected traffic3,542 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 Whichers Mill RD over Mousam River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whichers Mill RD over Mousam River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Whichers Mill RD over Mousam River carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whichers Mill RD over Mousam River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Whichers Mill RD over Mousam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.