US Bridges

Water ST over Pleasant River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 2.5 MI S JCT 1 · Structure no. 2494

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water ST over Pleasant River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water ST over Pleasant River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2036. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWater ST
CrossesPleasant River
Location2.5 MI S JCT 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61575, -67.73579
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2016)
Projected traffic1,956 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Water ST over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water ST over Pleasant 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 2024.

How much traffic does Water ST over Pleasant River carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Water ST over Pleasant River?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Water ST over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.