Bangor RD over Colson Stream
PoorWaldo County, Maine · 1.7 MI N Townline · Structure no. 2168
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,459
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bangor RD over Colson Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Bangor RD over Colson Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3 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 5,459 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,643 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bangor RD over Colson Stream built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Bangor RD over Colson 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Bangor RD over Colson Stream carry?
About 5,459 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bangor RD over Colson Stream?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Bangor RD over Colson Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.