US Bridges

Federal RD over Martin Stream

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 70 N JCT Butter Hill RD · Structure no. 3464

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,892
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal RD over Martin Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Federal RD over Martin Stream in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 89 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 6,892 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,649 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFederal RD
CrossesMartin Stream
Location70 N JCT Butter Hill RD
RouteState Highway 4
StateMaine
Coordinates44.38286, -70.2491
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,892 (2016)
Projected traffic9,649 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Federal RD over Martin Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Federal RD over Martin Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Federal RD over Martin Stream carry?

About 6,892 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Federal RD over Martin Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Federal RD over Martin Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.