US Bridges

Waterford RD over Meadow Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.5 MI NE of JCT Tl. · Structure no. 5090

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,156
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterford RD over Meadow Brook is a concrete slab carrying Waterford RD over Meadow Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 3,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,418 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterford RD
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT Tl.
RouteState Highway 118
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.21914, -70.64708
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,156 (2016)
Projected traffic4,418 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Waterford RD over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterford RD over Meadow Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Waterford RD over Meadow Brook carry?

About 3,156 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waterford RD over Meadow Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Waterford RD over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.