US Bridges

Springfield RD over Baskahegan Stream

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 5461

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield RD over Baskahegan Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springfield RD over Baskahegan Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 72 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield RD
CrossesBaskahegan Stream
Location0.1 MI W of JCT US 1
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.65979, -67.86795
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2036
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Springfield RD over Baskahegan Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Springfield RD over Baskahegan Stream 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 Springfield RD over Baskahegan Stream carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Springfield RD over Baskahegan Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield RD over Baskahegan Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.