US Bridges

Wadsworth ST over St.George River

Good

Knox County, Maine · .8 MI N Townline · Structure no. 2904

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,779
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadsworth ST over St.George River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadsworth ST over St.George River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,691 by 2036. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesWadsworth ST
CrossesSt.George River
Location.8 MI N Townline
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.07186, -69.18804
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,779 (2016)
Projected traffic6,691 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wadsworth ST over St.George River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadsworth ST over St.George 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wadsworth ST over St.George River carry?

About 4,779 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wadsworth ST over St.George River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wadsworth ST over St.George River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.