US Bridges

Bar Mills RD over Canal

Good

York County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of Buxton · Structure no. 1525

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,031
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bar Mills RD over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bar Mills RD over Canal in York County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,031 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,643 by 2036. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBar Mills RD
CrossesCanal
Location0.1 MI W of Buxton
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateMaine
Coordinates43.61234, -70.5531
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,031 (2016)
Projected traffic5,643 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bar Mills RD over Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bar Mills RD over Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bar Mills RD over Canal carry?

About 4,031 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bar Mills RD over Canal?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bar Mills RD over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.