Historic Bridges in Maine
630 bridges built before 1951 in Maine still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 630 bridges in Maine built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNESEEWASSEE STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 520 |
| KENDUSKEAG STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 62 |
| SHEEPSCOT RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 883 |
| INDIAN RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,051 |
| DENNYS RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 252 |
| CARIBOU STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 1,170 |
| DICKEY BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 516 |
| PRESTILE STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 420 |
| ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 114 |
| GREAT BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 103 |
| 25 MILE STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 1,263 |
| SALMON FALLS RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 445 |
| COTTLE BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,471 |
| E BR MATTAWAMKEAG RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,630 |
| CARIBOU STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,670 |
| PLEASANT RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,340 |
| COLLYER BROOK | Maine | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 10,140 |
| PLEASANT POND STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 196 |
| COCKRANE LAKE OUTLET | Maine | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,400 |
| N BR PRESQUE ISLE STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 2,830 |
| DEAD R | Maine | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 1,017 |
| MILL BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,216 |
| SEBOEIS STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 154 |
| MILL STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 25 |
| LITTLE RIVERS | Maine | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 30 |
| ANDREWS BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 5,707 |
| FILLIBOWN BROOK | Maine | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 90 |
| LEMON STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 659 |
| HARVEY BROOK | Maine | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 3,510 |
| MILL STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 9,693 |
| UNION RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 16,449 |
| MATTASEUNK STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 41 |
| MOOSE POND BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 6,718 |
| HIGGINS BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 580 |
| CARRABASSET RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 653 |
| LEMON STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 659 |
| LITTLE OSIPEE RV | Maine | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 108 |
| ST GEORGE RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 80 |
| MILL CREEK | Maine | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 16,917 |
| MOOSE BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,046 |
| THREE BROOKS | Maine | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 262 |
| WESSERUNSETT STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,250 |
| SEBEC RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,037 |
| Meadow Brook | Maine | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,156 |
| NARRAGUAGUS RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 705 |
| BOBBIN MILL BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 639 |
| OVERFLOW BR SEBASTICOOK | Maine | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 210 |
| VIOLET STR | Maine | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,957 |
| OLAMON STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 322 |
| SALMON BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,000 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.