Washington ST over Lubec Narrows
PoorWashington County, Maine · #89 @ Lubec Narrows · Structure no. 5978
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 879 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 992
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Lubec Narrows is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Lubec Narrows in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2036. The structure is 879 ft (267.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Washington ST over Lubec Narrows built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington ST over Lubec Narrows 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Washington ST over Lubec Narrows carry?
About 992 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over Lubec Narrows?
The structure is 879 ft (267.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Lubec Narrows?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.