US Bridges

Village RD over Whitten Stream

Poor

Washington County, Maine · 0.3 MI Sely JCT US1 · Structure no. 2944

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village RD over Whitten Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Village RD over Whitten Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVillage RD
CrossesWhitten Stream
Location0.3 MI Sely JCT US1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.50628, -67.99227
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2016)
Projected traffic253 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Village RD over Whitten Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village RD over Whitten 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Village RD over Whitten Stream carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Village RD over Whitten Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Village RD over Whitten Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.