US Bridges

State Route 129 over The Gut

Good

Lincoln County, Maine · 9. MI S 130 · Structure no. 2339

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,363
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 129 over The Gut is a steel movable - bascule carrying State Route 129 over The Gut in Lincoln 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 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesState Route 129
CrossesThe Gut
Location9. MI S 130
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateMaine
Coordinates43.86204, -69.55843
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2016)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 129 over The Gut built?

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

What condition is State Route 129 over The Gut 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 129 over The Gut carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 129 over The Gut?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 129 over The Gut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.