US Bridges

Veterans HWY over Marsh Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.1 MI S of JCT RTE 139 · Structure no. 2894

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,774
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans HWY over Marsh Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Veterans HWY over Marsh Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,774 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,884 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans HWY
CrossesMarsh Stream
Location0.1 MI S of JCT RTE 139
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.55192, -69.12197
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,774 (2016)
Projected traffic3,884 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Veterans HWY over Marsh Stream built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans HWY over Marsh Stream carry?

About 2,774 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Veterans HWY over Marsh Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans HWY over Marsh Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.