US Bridges

Waverly ST over Sebasticook River

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.2 MI E JCT RTE 152 · Structure no. 5279

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly ST over Sebasticook River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly ST over Sebasticook River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2036. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly ST
CrossesSebasticook River
Location0.2 MI E JCT RTE 152
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.79532, -69.38645
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2016)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Waverly ST over Sebasticook River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly ST over Sebasticook River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly ST over Sebasticook River carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waverly ST over Sebasticook River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly ST over Sebasticook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.