US Bridges

Searsport Av over Passagassawaukeag + RR

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 141 · Structure no. 5750

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,631 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
18,553
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Searsport Av over Passagassawaukeag + RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Searsport Av over Passagassawaukeag + RR in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 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 18,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,974 by 2036. The structure is 1,631 ft (497.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSearsport Av
CrossesPassagassawaukeag + RR
Location0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 141
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.43334, -69.00987
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,631 ft (497.1 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,553 (2016)
Projected traffic25,974 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Searsport Av over Passagassawaukeag + RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Searsport Av over Passagassawaukeag + RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Searsport Av over Passagassawaukeag + RR carry?

About 18,553 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Searsport Av over Passagassawaukeag + RR?

The structure is 1,631 ft (497.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Searsport Av over Passagassawaukeag + RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.