US Bridges

Wiscasset RD over Togus Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of Sly JCT 126 · Structure no. 2862

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,735
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiscasset RD over Togus Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Wiscasset RD over Togus Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,029 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesWiscasset RD
CrossesTogus Stream
Location0.1 MI N of Sly JCT 126
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.22415, -69.75928
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,735 (2016)
Projected traffic15,029 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 Wiscasset RD over Togus Stream built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiscasset RD over Togus Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Wiscasset RD over Togus Stream carry?

About 10,735 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wiscasset RD over Togus Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wiscasset RD over Togus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.