US Bridges

Waterville RD over Passagassawaukeag Rv

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 2.2 MI N of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 2937

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,612
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterville RD over Passagassawaukeag Rv is a concrete tee beam carrying Waterville RD over Passagassawaukeag Rv in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 93 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 4,612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,457 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterville RD
CrossesPassagassawaukeag Rv
Location2.2 MI N of JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.44315, -69.05873
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,612 (2016)
Projected traffic6,457 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Waterville RD over Passagassawaukeag Rv built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Waterville RD over Passagassawaukeag Rv 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 Waterville RD over Passagassawaukeag Rv carry?

About 4,612 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waterville RD over Passagassawaukeag Rv?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Waterville RD over Passagassawaukeag Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.