US Bridges

Madison ST over Great Works River

Fair

York County, Maine · .2 MI E JCT 4 · Structure no. 5172

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,720
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison ST over Great Works River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison ST over Great Works River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMadison ST
CrossesGreat Works River
Location.2 MI E JCT 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.30137, -70.73778
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2016)
Projected traffic2,580 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 Madison ST over Great Works River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison ST over Great Works 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Madison ST over Great Works River carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Madison ST over Great Works River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Madison ST over Great Works River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.