US Bridges

Bridge ST over Moosabec Reach

Good

Washington County, Maine · Jonept-Beals Isle Tl · Structure no. 5500

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,075 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,925
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Moosabec Reach is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Moosabec Reach in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,888 by 2036. The structure is 1,075 ft (327.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesMoosabec Reach
LocationJonept-Beals Isle Tl
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.52431, -67.61458
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,075 ft (327.6 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (2016)
Projected traffic2,888 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over Moosabec Reach built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Moosabec Reach in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Moosabec Reach carry?

About 1,925 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Moosabec Reach?

The structure is 1,075 ft (327.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Moosabec Reach?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.