US Bridges

Waldo Av over US 1 & 3

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · .5 MI E 3 · Structure no. 6012

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,516
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldo Av over US 1 & 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldo Av over US 1 & 3 in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1963, 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 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 5,516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,722 by 2036. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaldo Av
CrossesUS 1 & 3
Location.5 MI E 3
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.43122, -69.01781
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,516 (2016)
Projected traffic7,722 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldo Av over US 1 & 3 built?

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

What condition is Waldo Av over US 1 & 3 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Waldo Av over US 1 & 3 carry?

About 5,516 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waldo Av over US 1 & 3?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Waldo Av over US 1 & 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.