US Bridges

Wagner Bridge RD over Meadomak River

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 0.1 MI SE of JCT RTE 32 · Structure no. 0623

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner Bridge RD over Meadomak River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagner Bridge RD over Meadomak River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWagner Bridge RD
CrossesMeadomak River
Location0.1 MI SE of JCT RTE 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.14476, -69.41564
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2016)
Projected traffic454 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagner Bridge RD over Meadomak River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner Bridge RD over Meadomak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wagner Bridge RD over Meadomak River carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wagner Bridge RD over Meadomak River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner Bridge RD over Meadomak River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.