US Bridges

Carriage RD over Carrabasset River

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 200 Ft W JCT RTE 27 · Structure no. 0379

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carriage RD over Carrabasset River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carriage RD over Carrabasset River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCarriage RD
CrossesCarrabasset River
Location200 Ft W JCT RTE 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.078, -70.21189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2016)
Projected traffic702 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Carriage RD over Carrabasset River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carriage RD over Carrabasset 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Carriage RD over Carrabasset River carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carriage RD over Carrabasset River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carriage RD over Carrabasset River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.