US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 15AR over Gulg Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 24KM W of Jackman · Structure no. 00000000000S554

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 15AR over Gulg Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 15AR over Gulg Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 15AR
CrossesGulg Stream
Location24KM W of Jackman
RouteFederal Lands Road 15AR
StateMaine
Coordinates45.59501, -70.56032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2038
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$24,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 15AR over Gulg Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 15AR over Gulg 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 15AR over Gulg Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 15AR over Gulg Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 15AR over Gulg Stream?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.