US Bridges

City Point RD over Passagassawakeag River

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 1.6 MI N of US1 Underpass · Structure no. 3130

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,471
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Point RD over Passagassawakeag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Point RD over Passagassawakeag River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,207 by 2036. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCity Point RD
CrossesPassagassawakeag River
Location1.6 MI N of US1 Underpass
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.44981, -69.03498
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2016)
Projected traffic2,207 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was City Point RD over Passagassawakeag River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Point RD over Passagassawakeag River 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 2024.

How much traffic does City Point RD over Passagassawakeag River carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is City Point RD over Passagassawakeag River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns City Point RD over Passagassawakeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.