US Bridges

Willett RD over Willett Brook

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .2 MI W SR 302 · Structure no. 0218

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,310
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willett RD over Willett Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Willett RD over Willett Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,634 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillett RD
CrossesWillett Brook
Location.2 MI W SR 302
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.0453, -70.70495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2016)
Projected traffic4,634 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willett RD over Willett Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willett RD over Willett Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Willett RD over Willett Brook carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willett RD over Willett Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Willett RD over Willett Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.