US Bridges

E Main ST over N. Branch Marsh Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 1 MI W Townline · Structure no. 5224

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,292
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main ST over N. Branch Marsh Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Main ST over N. Branch Marsh Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesE Main ST
CrossesN. Branch Marsh Stream
Location1 MI W Townline
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61522, -69.01556
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2016)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 E Main ST over N. Branch Marsh Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Main ST over N. Branch Marsh 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E Main ST over N. Branch Marsh Stream carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Main ST over N. Branch Marsh Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Main ST over N. Branch Marsh Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.