US Bridges

E Madison RD over W.Br.Wesserunsett Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 250FT S of Lower Mills RD · Structure no. 5335

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,074
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Madison RD over W.Br.Wesserunsett Stream is a steel culvert carrying E Madison RD over W.Br.Wesserunsett Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesE Madison RD
CrossesW.Br.Wesserunsett Stream
Location250FT S of Lower Mills RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.84921, -69.75699
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2016)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 E Madison RD over W.Br.Wesserunsett Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Madison 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E Madison RD over W.Br.Wesserunsett Stream carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Madison RD over W.Br.Wesserunsett Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns E Madison RD over W.Br.Wesserunsett Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.