US Bridges

Goodwin RD over Webb River

Poor

Franklin County, Maine · 0.3 MI SE of JCT RTE 142 · Structure no. 0589

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwin RD over Webb River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodwin RD over Webb River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGoodwin RD
CrossesWebb River
Location0.3 MI SE of JCT RTE 142
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.63598, -70.42904
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2016)
Projected traffic245 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Goodwin RD over Webb River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodwin RD over Webb River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Goodwin RD over Webb River carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goodwin RD over Webb River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Goodwin RD over Webb River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.