US Bridges

Wadsworth ST over Maine Central Railroad

Fair

Knox County, Maine · 0.2 MI Sly of US 1 · Structure no. 0606

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,507
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadsworth ST over Maine Central Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wadsworth ST over Maine Central Railroad in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 93 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 6 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 2,507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesWadsworth ST
CrossesMaine Central Railroad
Location0.2 MI Sly of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.07521, -69.1893
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,507 (2016)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wadsworth ST over Maine Central Railroad built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Wadsworth ST over Maine Central Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wadsworth ST over Maine Central Railroad carry?

About 2,507 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wadsworth ST over Maine Central Railroad?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wadsworth ST over Maine Central Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.