US Bridges

Canaan RD over Wesserunsett Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 2.4 MI E JCT RTE 150 · Structure no. 2924

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,922
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canaan RD over Wesserunsett Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canaan RD over Wesserunsett Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,922 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,291 by 2036. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesCanaan RD
CrossesWesserunsett Stream
Location2.4 MI E JCT RTE 150
RouteState Highway 2
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.77106, -69.67784
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,922 (2016)
Projected traffic8,291 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Canaan RD over Wesserunsett Stream built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canaan RD over Wesserunsett Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Canaan RD over Wesserunsett Stream carry?

About 5,922 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canaan RD over Wesserunsett Stream?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Canaan RD over Wesserunsett Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.