US Bridges

Reed RD over Quick Stream

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Maine · 0.6 MI E RTE 142 · Structure no. 0386

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed RD over Quick Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reed RD over Quick 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesReed RD
CrossesQuick Stream
Location0.6 MI E RTE 142
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.89218, -70.27405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2016)
Projected traffic77 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

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 Reed RD over Quick Stream built?

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

What condition is Reed RD over Quick Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Reed RD over Quick Stream carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reed RD over Quick Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Reed RD over Quick Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.