Phils Wy over Tunk Stream
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Maine · .2MI E Smithville RD · Structure no. 1175
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Phils Wy over Tunk Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phils Wy over Tunk Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Phils Wy over Tunk Stream built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Phils Wy over Tunk Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Phils Wy over Tunk Stream carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Phils Wy over Tunk Stream?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Phils Wy over Tunk Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.