Smith RD over Seven Mile Stream
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Maine · 200 Ft N RTE 2 · Structure no. 0424
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith RD over Seven Mile Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Smith RD over Seven Mile Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 years old, older 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith RD over Seven Mile Stream built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Smith RD over Seven Mile 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Smith RD over Seven Mile Stream carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Smith RD over Seven Mile Stream?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Smith RD over Seven Mile Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.