US Bridges

S Main ST over Johnson Brook

Poor

Waldo County, Maine · 0.4 MI N of Clinton · Structure no. 2415

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,161
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Main ST over Johnson Brook is a concrete slab carrying S Main ST over Johnson Brook in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 2,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesS Main ST
CrossesJohnson Brook
Location0.4 MI N of Clinton
RouteState Highway 11
StateMaine
Coordinates44.67673, -69.44482
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,161 (2016)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 S Main ST over Johnson Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Main ST over Johnson Brook 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 S Main ST over Johnson Brook carry?

About 2,161 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Main ST over Johnson Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S Main ST over Johnson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.