US Bridges

Doak RD over Passagassawaukeag River

Good

Waldo County, Maine · 1.1 MI NW of JCT RTE 7 · Structure no. 5243

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
767
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doak RD over Passagassawaukeag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doak RD over Passagassawaukeag River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,227 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDoak RD
CrossesPassagassawaukeag River
Location1.1 MI NW of JCT RTE 7
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.44932, -69.05015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic767 (2016)
Projected traffic1,227 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doak RD over Passagassawaukeag River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doak RD over Passagassawaukeag River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Doak RD over Passagassawaukeag River carry?

About 767 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Doak RD over Passagassawaukeag River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Doak RD over Passagassawaukeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.