US Bridges

Winter ST over Mousam River

Fair

York County, Maine · .2 MI NE 109 on 4A · Structure no. 2961

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,640
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter ST over Mousam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winter ST over Mousam River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,696 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesWinter ST
CrossesMousam River
Location.2 MI NE 109 on 4A
RouteState Highway 202
StateMaine
Coordinates43.44306, -70.7755
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,640 (2016)
Projected traffic10,696 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Winter ST over Mousam River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter 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 Winter ST over Mousam River carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Winter ST over Mousam River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Winter ST over Mousam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.