Washington ST over Megunticook River
GoodKnox County, Maine · 250 Ft NW of JCT US1 · Structure no. 2981
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Megunticook River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington ST over Megunticook River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 92 years old, older 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington ST over Megunticook River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Washington ST over Megunticook 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Washington ST over Megunticook River carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over Megunticook River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Megunticook River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.