US Bridges

Green Valley RD over Main Stream

Poor

Waldo County, Maine · 0.3 MI NW Old County Road · Structure no. 1135

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley RD over Main Stream is a steel culvert carrying Green Valley RD over Main Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Valley RD
CrossesMain Stream
Location0.3 MI NW Old County Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.51025, -68.91305
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2016)
Projected traffic757 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Green Valley RD over Main Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley RD over Main 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Green Valley RD over Main Stream carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley RD over Main Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Green Valley RD over Main Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.