Prior to dismantling, Federal law requires MaineDOT and the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to first offer the historic bridge to any group that could legally take possession of the bridge and maintain it at a new location, provided the group assumes all future legal and financial liability ( 23 USC 144(n)(4)). Costs to induce acceptance of the offer of donation may not exceed the cost to dismantle the bridge. FHWA, the Maine State Historic Preservation Officer and MaineDOT will work jointly to determine the most appropriate use of the existing bridges from any proposals received.
If the bridges are transferred to another party, the transfer deed may
include preservation covenants that require the new owner to preserve
and maintain the bridge in accordance with established standards
for historic bridges.
Interested parties may contact David Gardner at the following
address or email:
Maine Department of Transportation, Environmental Office
16 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
david.gardner@maine.gov
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