US Bridges

Hawes Bridge RD over Hawes Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.5 MI Wly of JCT US1A · Structure no. 2358

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
898
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawes Bridge RD over Hawes Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawes Bridge RD over Hawes Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHawes Bridge RD
CrossesHawes Stream
Location0.5 MI Wly of JCT US1A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.54946, -68.87311
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2016)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hawes Bridge RD over Hawes Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawes Bridge RD over Hawes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hawes Bridge RD over Hawes Stream carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hawes Bridge RD over Hawes Stream?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hawes Bridge RD over Hawes Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.