US Bridges

Washington ST over Sokokis Lake Outlet

Fair

York County, Maine · .9 MI NE Route 5 · Structure no. 3157

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,786
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Sokokis Lake Outlet is a masonry slab carrying Washington ST over Sokokis Lake Outlet in York County, Maine. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 124 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 6 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 3,786 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesSokokis Lake Outlet
Location.9 MI NE Route 5
RouteState Highway 11
StateMaine
Coordinates43.69868, -70.78529
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,786 (2016)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Sokokis Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Washington ST over Sokokis Lake Outlet 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Sokokis Lake Outlet carry?

About 3,786 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Sokokis Lake Outlet?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Sokokis Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.