Weed RD over Sandy Stream
PoorWaldo County, Maine · Minor Distance E of Unity · Structure no. 2919
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weed RD over Sandy Stream is a concrete slab carrying Weed RD over Sandy 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 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weed RD over Sandy Stream built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Weed RD over Sandy Stream 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Weed RD over Sandy Stream carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Weed RD over Sandy Stream?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Weed RD over Sandy Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.