US Bridges

Kaler RD over Wescot Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 1.5 MI NW JCT of RTE US1 · Structure no. 5261

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
333
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaler RD over Wescot Stream is a steel culvert carrying Kaler RD over Wescot Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKaler RD
CrossesWescot Stream
Location1.5 MI NW JCT of RTE US1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.45001, -69.02769
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2016)
Projected traffic533 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaler RD over Wescot Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaler RD over Wescot 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kaler RD over Wescot Stream carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kaler RD over Wescot Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Kaler RD over Wescot Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.