US Bridges

North RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream

Good

Somerset County, Maine · 150 N of JCT Valley RD · Structure no. 1020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream is a concrete slab carrying North RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth RD
CrossesW Br Wesserunsett Stream
Location150 N of JCT Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.95459, -69.71208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2016)
Projected traffic576 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is North RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns North RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.