US Bridges

Taylor Hill RD over Lemon Stream

Poor

Franklin County, Maine · 200 Ft W RTE 27 · Structure no. 0401

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Hill RD over Lemon Stream is a steel culvert carrying Taylor Hill RD over Lemon Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Hill RD
CrossesLemon Stream
Location200 Ft W RTE 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.82332, -70.11143
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2016)
Projected traffic282 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Taylor Hill RD over Lemon Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Hill RD over Lemon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Hill RD over Lemon Stream carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Hill RD over Lemon Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Taylor Hill RD over Lemon Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.