US Bridges

N Searsport RD over Goose River

Good

Waldo County, Maine · 0.1 MI E JCT RTE 141 · Structure no. 5282

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Searsport RD over Goose River is a concrete culvert carrying N Searsport RD over Goose River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,418 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Searsport RD
CrossesGoose River
Location0.1 MI E JCT RTE 141
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.52108, -68.99735
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2016)
Projected traffic2,418 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Searsport RD over Goose River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Searsport RD over Goose 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Searsport RD over Goose River carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Searsport RD over Goose River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N Searsport RD over Goose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.