Huff RD over Wesserunsett Stream
PoorSomerset County, Maine · Between Ridge Roads · Structure no. 3420
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Huff RD over Wesserunsett Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huff RD over Wesserunsett Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 89 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Huff RD over Wesserunsett Stream built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Huff RD over Wesserunsett Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Huff RD over Wesserunsett Stream carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Huff RD over Wesserunsett Stream?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Huff RD over Wesserunsett Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.