US Bridges

Whiskeag RD over Whiskeag Creek

Good

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 1.5 MI E JCT of Ridge RD · Structure no. 0988

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskeag RD over Whiskeag Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Whiskeag RD over Whiskeag Creek in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhiskeag RD
CrossesWhiskeag Creek
Location1.5 MI E JCT of Ridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.93401, -69.83207
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2016)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Whiskeag RD over Whiskeag Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiskeag RD over Whiskeag Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Whiskeag RD over Whiskeag Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whiskeag RD over Whiskeag Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Whiskeag RD over Whiskeag Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.