FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAGNER BRIDGE RD

Carrying WAGNER BRIDGE RD over MEADOMAK RIVER

0.1 MI SE OF JCT RTE 32, Lincoln, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAGNER BRIDGE RD

The WAGNER BRIDGE RD bridge in Lincoln, Maine carries WAGNER BRIDGE RD over MEADOMAK RIVER. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.4 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 284 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WAGNER BRIDGE RD compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of Maine bridges
15
Bridges in Lincoln · 3 in Poor condition
WAGNER BRIDGE RD 37.3 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.4 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
284 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0623

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAGNER BRIDGE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WAGNER BRIDGE RD against other structures in Lincoln and across Maine. Maine bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WAGNER BRIDGE RD?

WAGNER BRIDGE RD in Lincoln, Maine has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAGNER BRIDGE RD inspected?

WAGNER BRIDGE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 284 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAGNER BRIDGE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WAGNER BRIDGE RD?

WAGNER BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAGNER BRIDGE RD?

WAGNER BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WAGNER BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

WAGNER BRIDGE RD was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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