W Appleton RD over St. George River
FairWaldo County, Maine · 150 Ft SW of JCT RTE 173 · Structure no. 5154
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 152
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Appleton RD over St. George River is a concrete slab carrying W Appleton RD over St. George River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Appleton RD over St. George River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Appleton 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does W Appleton RD over St. George River carry?
About 152 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Appleton RD over St. George River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns W Appleton RD over St. George River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.