US Bridges

Skinner Mill RD over Merriland River

Good

York County, Maine · 0.2 MI SW of JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 3771

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skinner Mill RD over Merriland River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skinner Mill RD over Merriland River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSkinner Mill RD
CrossesMerriland River
Location0.2 MI SW of JCT RTE 9
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.345, -70.55299
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2016)
Projected traffic182 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Skinner Mill RD over Merriland River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skinner Mill RD over Merriland 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 2024.

How much traffic does Skinner Mill RD over Merriland River carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skinner Mill RD over Merriland River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Skinner Mill RD over Merriland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.