US Bridges

Village RD over North Branch Marsh Strea

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 1.7 MI Ely of JCT RTE 7 · Structure no. 3776

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village RD over North Branch Marsh Strea is a concrete tee beam carrying Village RD over North Branch Marsh Strea in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage RD
CrossesNorth Branch Marsh Strea
Location1.7 MI Ely of JCT RTE 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61664, -69.11418
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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic336 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Village RD over North Branch Marsh Strea built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village RD over North Branch Marsh Strea 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 2023.

How much traffic does Village RD over North Branch Marsh Strea carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Village RD over North Branch Marsh Strea?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Village RD over North Branch Marsh Strea?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.