US Bridges

Western Av over Mousam River

Good

York County, Maine · 1.4 MI E of Wells · Structure no. 2157

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,097
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Av over Mousam River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Western Av over Mousam River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,097 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,136 by 2036. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWestern Av
CrossesMousam River
Location1.4 MI E of Wells
RouteState Highway 9
StateMaine
Coordinates43.35143, -70.51812
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,097 (2016)
Projected traffic7,136 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Western Av over Mousam River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Av over Mousam River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Western Av over Mousam River carry?

About 5,097 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Av over Mousam River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Western Av over Mousam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.