US Bridges

Wells ST over B&m RR

Fair

York County, Maine · .8 MI E of JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 2424

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells ST over B&m RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells ST over B&m RR in York County, Maine. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,460 by 2036. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWells ST
CrossesB&m RR
Location.8 MI E of JCT RTE 4
RouteState Highway 9
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.30778, -70.72268
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2016)
Projected traffic12,460 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wells ST over B&m RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Wells ST over B&m RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wells ST over B&m RR carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wells ST over B&m RR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wells ST over B&m RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.