US Bridges

Lang Hill HWY over Marsh Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of JCT RTE 139 · Structure no. 2450

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lang Hill HWY over Marsh Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Lang Hill HWY over Marsh Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLang Hill HWY
CrossesMarsh Stream
Location0.1 MI E of JCT RTE 139
RouteCity Street 203
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.54201, -69.14147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2016)
Projected traffic1,126 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 Lang Hill HWY over Marsh Stream built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lang Hill HWY over Marsh 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lang Hill HWY over Marsh Stream carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lang Hill HWY over Marsh Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lang Hill HWY over Marsh Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.