Main ST over Pleasant River
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Maine · 0.4 M W of JCT RTE US 1` · Structure no. 2674
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 589
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Pleasant River is a concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over Pleasant River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Pleasant River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Main ST over Pleasant River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Pleasant River carry?
About 589 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Pleasant River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Pleasant River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.