US Bridges

Washington ST over Mousam River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.2 MI E JCT Route 4A · Structure no. 1359

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Mousam River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Washington ST over Mousam River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 8,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,788 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesMousam River
Location0.2 MI E JCT Route 4A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.44112, -70.77373
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,420 (2016)
Projected traffic11,788 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Washington ST over Mousam River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Washington ST over Mousam River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Mousam River carry?

About 8,420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Mousam River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Mousam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.