Ghent RD over St.George River
FairWaldo County, Maine · 0.3 MI E of JCT RTE 131 · Structure no. 5571
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ghent RD over St.George River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ghent RD over St.George River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ghent RD over St.George River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ghent RD over St.George River 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 Ghent RD over St.George River carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ghent RD over St.George River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ghent RD over St.George River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.