US Bridges

N Searsport RD over Meadow Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.1 MI Wly of Loggin RD · Structure no. 2964

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,481
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Searsport RD over Meadow Stream is a steel culvert carrying N Searsport RD over Meadow Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 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 6 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 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Searsport RD
CrossesMeadow Stream
Location0.1 MI Wly of Loggin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61307, -68.92832
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2016)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Searsport RD over Meadow Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is N Searsport RD over Meadow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N Searsport RD over Meadow Stream carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Searsport RD over Meadow Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns N Searsport RD over Meadow Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.