US Bridges

Notch RD over Wesserunsett Stream

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · .1 MI E Malbons Mill RD · Structure no. 6215

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Notch RD over Wesserunsett Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Notch RD over Wesserunsett Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 649 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,038 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNotch RD
CrossesWesserunsett Stream
Location.1 MI E Malbons Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.79618, -69.68435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2016)
Projected traffic1,038 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Notch RD over Wesserunsett Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Notch RD over Wesserunsett Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Notch RD over Wesserunsett Stream carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Notch RD over Wesserunsett Stream?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Notch RD over Wesserunsett Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.