US Bridges

Ricker Hill RD over Martin Stream

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.4 MI NW JCT RTE 117 · Structure no. 0019

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ricker Hill RD over Martin Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ricker Hill RD over Martin Stream in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRicker Hill RD
CrossesMartin Stream
Location0.4 MI NW JCT RTE 117
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.26818, -70.28368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2016)
Projected traffic306 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Ricker Hill RD over Martin Stream built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ricker Hill RD over Martin Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ricker Hill RD over Martin Stream carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ricker Hill RD over Martin Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ricker Hill RD over Martin Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.