Spruce Head RD over Weskeag River
GoodKnox County, Maine · 1.2 MI SW of Owls Head Tl · Structure no. 2425
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,910
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Head RD over Weskeag River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Head RD over Weskeag River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,474 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Head RD over Weskeag River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spruce Head RD over Weskeag 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Spruce Head RD over Weskeag River carry?
About 3,910 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Head RD over Weskeag River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Head RD over Weskeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.