Dublin St over Machias River
Washington County, Maine · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Dublin St over Machias River in Washington County, Maine, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11,740 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 111 inventoried bridges in Washington County rated good (36.9%); 22 (19.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 42 ft |
| Location | .2 West Rt 1A & 92 |
| NBI structure number | 1470 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Maine department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Washington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin St over Machias River | 2004 | 11,740 | Good |
| Dublin St over Mchias River | 2004 | 11,740 | Good |
| Main St over Middle River | 1930 | 9,731 | Poor |
| Houlton Rd over Stoney Brook | 2009 | 4,702 | Good |
| Bridge St over Narraguagus River | 2008 | 4,658 | Good |
| Bridge St over Narraguagus R | 2008 | 4,658 | Good |
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