US Bridges

Carthage RD over Webb River

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 1.6 MI S Weld Townline · Structure no. 2916

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carthage RD over Webb River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carthage RD over Webb River in Franklin 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCarthage RD
CrossesWebb River
Location1.6 MI S Weld Townline
RouteCounty Highway 142
StateMaine
Coordinates44.64249, -70.42507
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2016)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Carthage RD over Webb River built?

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

What condition is Carthage RD over Webb River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Carthage RD over Webb River carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carthage RD over Webb River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carthage RD over Webb River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.