US Bridges

Wellington RD over Higgins Brook

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · .7 MI N JCT #150 · Structure no. 5127

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington RD over Higgins Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Wellington RD over Higgins Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 102 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesWellington RD
CrossesHiggins Brook
Location.7 MI N JCT #150
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.98752, -69.55947
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2016)
Projected traffic928 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellington RD over Higgins Brook built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Wellington RD over Higgins Brook 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 Wellington RD over Higgins Brook carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wellington RD over Higgins Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wellington RD over Higgins Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.