US Bridges

Moody RD over Marsh Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 1.4 MI E of JCT RTE 141 · Structure no. 2526

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody RD over Marsh Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moody RD over Marsh Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoody RD
CrossesMarsh Stream
Location1.4 MI E of JCT RTE 141
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.59812, -68.98471
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2016)
Projected traffic672 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Moody RD over Marsh Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moody RD 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 Moody RD over Marsh Stream carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moody RD over Marsh Stream?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Moody RD over Marsh Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.