US Bridges

Jackson RD over N. Br. Marsh Stream

FairPosted for load

Waldo County, Maine · 1.8 MI NW of Route 139 · Structure no. 5538

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over N. Br. Marsh Stream is a concrete slab carrying Jackson RD over N. Br. Marsh Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson RD
CrossesN. Br. Marsh Stream
Location1.8 MI NW of Route 139
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.62881, -69.0453
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2016)
Projected traffic298 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jackson RD over N. Br. Marsh Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson RD over N. Br. 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 Jackson RD over N. Br. Marsh Stream carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson RD over N. Br. Marsh Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over N. Br. Marsh Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.