US Bridges

Woodmans Mill RD over St. George River

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of Searsmont Tl · Structure no. 3970

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodmans Mill RD over St. George River is a concrete tee beam carrying Woodmans Mill RD over St. George River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesWoodmans Mill RD
CrossesSt. George River
Location0.1 MI W of Searsmont Tl
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateMaine
Coordinates44.37433, -69.26627
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2016)
Projected traffic933 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Woodmans Mill RD over St. George River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodmans Mill RD over St. George 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Woodmans Mill RD over St. George River carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodmans Mill RD over St. George River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Woodmans Mill RD over St. George River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.