Bridge Safety in Maine
2,542 bridges, 392 Poor condition, avg age 54 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 2,542 |
| Good Condition | 637 |
| Fair Condition | 1,513 |
| Poor Condition | 392 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1854 |
| Average Age | 54 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 25.1% |
| % Fair | 59.5% |
| % Poor | 15.4% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Maine
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 88 (LAFAYETTE ST) | Poor | 1959 | 27,320 | - |
| ROUTE 88 (LAFAYETTE ST) | Poor | 1959 | 27,080 | - |
| ROUTE 15 (BROADWAY) | Poor | 1960 | 25,340 | - |
| STILLWATER AVENUE | Poor | 1960 | 25,150 | - |
| STILLWATER AVENUE | Poor | 1960 | 25,120 | - |
| STROUDWATER RIVER | Poor | 1989 | 24,013 | - |
| PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY | Poor | 1975 | 19,242 | - |
| INTERSTATE 95 NB & SB | Poor | 1955 | 16,934 | - |
| ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER | Poor | 1931 | 16,790 | - |
| UNION RIVER | Poor | 1923 | 16,449 | - |
| MOUSAM RIVER | Poor | 1958 | 14,260 | - |
| DITCH BROOK | Poor | 1959 | 14,042 | - |
| PLEASANT RIVER | Poor | 1989 | 13,750 | - |
| MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER | Poor | 1944 | 13,721 | - |
| BOND BROOK | Poor | 1934 | 13,526 | - |
| M C RR | Poor | 1936 | 12,879 | - |
| TANNERY (BIRD) BROOK | Poor | 1929 | 11,655 | - |
| KENDUSKEAG STREAM | Poor | 1929 | 11,561 | - |
| MEGUNTICOOK RIVER | Poor | 1931 | 11,473 | - |
| PISCATAQUA RIVER | Poor | 1938 | 10,523 | - |
Oldest Bridges in Maine
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOND BROOK | Poor | 1854 | 172 yrs | 8,861 |
| OLD COURSE OF SACO RIVER | Fair | 1857 | 169 yrs | 50 |
| ELLIS RIVER | Fair | 1868 | 158 yrs | 259 |
| KENDUSKEAG STREAM | Fair | 1876 | 150 yrs | 72 |
| CARRABASSET RIVER | Fair | 1886 | 140 yrs | 74 |
| GREAT WORKS RIVER | Poor | 1891 | 135 yrs | 1,170 |
| LITTLE OSSIPEE RIVER | Fair | 1892 | 134 yrs | 40 |
| PTRR (ABANDONED) | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 577 |
| MAGALLOWAY RIVER | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 42 |
| MOUSAM RIVER | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 6,840 |
Bridge Safety in Maine
Bridge condition data for Maine comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.