Dow HWY over Great Works River
GoodYork County, Maine · 2.5 MI No Townline · Structure no. 5610
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,700
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dow HWY over Great Works River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dow HWY over Great Works River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,980 by 2036. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dow HWY over Great Works River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dow HWY over Great Works 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dow HWY over Great Works River carry?
About 15,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dow HWY over Great Works River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Dow HWY over Great Works River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.