US Bridges

Malbons Mill RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.1 MI N Ofjct Notch RD · Structure no. 3773

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
639
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malbons Mill RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malbons Mill RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMalbons Mill RD
CrossesW Br Wesserunsett Stream
Location0.1 MI N Ofjct Notch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.79843, -69.68607
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2016)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Malbons Mill RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malbons Mill RD over W Br 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 July 2024.

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

About 639 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Malbons Mill RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Malbons Mill RD over W Br Wesserunsett Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.