US Bridges

North Av over W Br Wesserunsett Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · .3 MI S Townline · Structure no. 6152

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,038
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Av over W Br Wesserunsett Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Av over W Br Wesserunsett Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 59 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 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,253 by 2036. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Av
CrossesW Br Wesserunsett Stream
Location.3 MI S Townline
RouteState Highway 150
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80563, -69.70469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,038 (2016)
Projected traffic4,253 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 North Av over W Br Wesserunsett Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is North Av 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does North Av over W Br Wesserunsett Stream carry?

About 3,038 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Av over W Br Wesserunsett Stream?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Av over W Br Wesserunsett Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.