US Bridges

Cross ST over Medomak River

Good

Lincoln County, Maine · 0.1 MI E JCT RTE 32 · Structure no. 5078

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross ST over Medomak River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross ST over Medomak River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCross ST
CrossesMedomak River
Location0.1 MI E JCT RTE 32
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.12063, -69.40898
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2016)
Projected traffic528 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 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 Cross ST over Medomak River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross ST over Medomak 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cross ST over Medomak River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cross ST over Medomak River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cross ST over Medomak River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.