US Bridges

Searsport Av over Goose River

Good

Waldo County, Maine · 1.7 MI E 3 · Structure no. 2319

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,663
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Searsport Av over Goose River is a concrete culvert carrying Searsport Av over Goose River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,663 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,728 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesSearsport Av
CrossesGoose River
Location1.7 MI E 3
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates44.43281, -68.99422
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,663 (2016)
Projected traffic17,728 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Searsport Av over Goose River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Searsport Av over Goose River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Searsport Av over Goose River carry?

About 12,663 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Searsport Av over Goose River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns Searsport Av over Goose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.