US Bridges

Lubec RD over Orange River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 0.1 MI S JCT RTE US 1 · Structure no. 2091

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,283
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lubec RD over Orange River is a concrete culvert carrying Lubec RD over Orange River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,196 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesLubec RD
CrossesOrange River
Location0.1 MI S JCT RTE US 1
RouteState Highway 189
StateMaine
Coordinates44.79028, -67.17507
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,283 (2016)
Projected traffic3,196 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Lubec RD over Orange River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lubec RD over Orange 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lubec RD over Orange River carry?

About 2,283 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lubec RD over Orange River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Lubec RD over Orange River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.