US Bridges

E Madrid RD over Perham Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 4 MI NW RTE 142 · Structure no. 0383

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Madrid RD over Perham Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Madrid RD over Perham Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 29 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 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesE Madrid RD
CrossesPerham Stream
Location4 MI NW RTE 142
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.91002, -70.38411
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2016)
Projected traffic123 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Madrid RD over Perham Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is E Madrid RD over Perham 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 2023.

How much traffic does E Madrid RD over Perham Stream carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Madrid RD over Perham Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E Madrid RD over Perham Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.