US Bridges

Main ST N over Saint George River

Good

Waldo County, Maine · 4.0 MI E of Tl on RTE 173 · Structure no. 2555

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,977
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST N over Saint George River is a concrete culvert carrying Main ST N over Saint George River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,977 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,168 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMain ST N
CrossesSaint George River
Location4.0 MI E of Tl on RTE 173
RouteState Highway 131
StateMaine
Coordinates44.36106, -69.19563
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,977 (2016)
Projected traffic4,168 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Main ST N over Saint George River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST N over Saint George 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST N over Saint George River carry?

About 2,977 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST N over Saint George River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST N over Saint George River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.