US Bridges

Washington RD over W.Br.Davis Stream

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 1.6 MI S Townline · Structure no. 3045

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,090
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington RD over W.Br.Davis Stream is a concrete slab carrying Washington RD over W.Br.Davis Stream in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1933, 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 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington RD
CrossesW.Br.Davis Stream
Location1.6 MI S Townline
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.20718, -69.45192
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2016)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Washington RD over W.Br.Davis Stream built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington RD over W.Br.Davis Stream 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 Washington RD over W.Br.Davis Stream carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington RD over W.Br.Davis Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Washington RD over W.Br.Davis Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.