US Bridges

Winter ST over Smo Railroad

Good

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of JCT High ST · Structure no. 0998

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter ST over Smo Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Winter ST over Smo Railroad in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesWinter ST
CrossesSmo Railroad
Location0.1 MI E of JCT High ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.9154, -69.81724
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic880 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winter ST over Smo Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter ST over Smo Railroad 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 Winter ST over Smo Railroad carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Winter ST over Smo Railroad?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Winter ST over Smo Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.