US Bridges

Waldoboro RD over Goose River

Fair

Knox County, Maine · 2.3 MI N of JCT RTE 97 · Structure no. 5265

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,240
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldoboro RD over Goose River is a concrete slab carrying Waldoboro RD over Goose River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWaldoboro RD
CrossesGoose River
Location2.3 MI N of JCT RTE 97
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyKnox County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.01287, -69.34049
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2016)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Waldoboro RD over Goose River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldoboro RD over Goose River 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 Waldoboro RD over Goose River carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waldoboro RD over Goose River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Waldoboro RD over Goose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.