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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUCKER BK | Maine | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,127 |
| TEMPLE STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 329 |
| WILLS STRAIT (ATL OCEAN) | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,038 |
| MOUNT BLUE STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,370 |
| LITTLE ANDROSCOGGIN RIVE | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,332 |
| SONGO RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 1,011 |
| TOGUS STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,735 |
| WILSON STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 92 |
| SALT POND OUTLET | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,867 |
| ROYAL RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,280 |
| HOUGHTON BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 948 |
| LITTLE ANDROSCOGGIN RIV | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 867 |
| BEAR BROOK | Maine | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 400 |
| LEMON STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,924 |
| ST. GEORGE RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 152 |
| CAMBRIDGE RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 110 |
| ALDER BK | Maine | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 709 |
| CROSS CANAL #2 | Maine | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 9,398 |
| FLANDERS STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,480 |
| SANDY STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,362 |
| UNITY PD OUTLET/25MI STR | Maine | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,008 |
| MARSH STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,810 |
| TUNK STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 316 |
| WHITTEN STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 158 |
| MAIN CANAL | Maine | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,110 |
| SANDY RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 838 |
| SANDY STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 305 |
| PENDEXTER BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 989 |
| MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD | Maine | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 807 |
| WILSON (COOS) STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 173 |
| LITTLE MADAWASKA RV | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 538 |
| ST CROIX RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 32 |
| ARNOLD BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 970 |
| WILSON STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,942 |
| ELLIS RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 4,239 |
| STONEY BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,147 |
| 15 MILE STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,112 |
| MARSH STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,774 |
| SANDY STREAM | Maine | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 28 |
| PASSAGASSAWAUKEAG RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 956 |
| WALKER BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 774 |
| SANDY RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,008 |
| DEAD STREAM | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 174 |
| MATTAWAMKEAG RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 123 |
| GREAT WORKS RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 294 |
| HULLS COVE ROAD | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,768 |
| KEBO BROOK | Maine | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,214 |
| STANLEY BROOK | Maine | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,816 |
| CONCORD RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 454 |
| BEAR RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,738 |
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.