US Bridges

Valley RD over W Br Wesserunset Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.8 MI W JCT 151 · Structure no. 6127

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD over W Br Wesserunset Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Valley RD over W Br Wesserunset Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesValley RD
CrossesW Br Wesserunset Stream
Location1.8 MI W JCT 151
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.95388, -69.70761
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2016)
Projected traffic624 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Valley RD over W Br Wesserunset Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley RD over W Br Wesserunset 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 Valley RD over W Br Wesserunset Stream carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley RD over W Br Wesserunset Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Valley RD over W Br Wesserunset Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.