US Bridges

Mace RD over Mcgurdy Stream

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Maine · 0.6 MI E of JCT Ridge RD · Structure no. 0561

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mace RD over Mcgurdy Stream is a concrete slab carrying Mace RD over Mcgurdy Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMace RD
CrossesMcgurdy Stream
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Ridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.539, -70.06637
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2016)
Projected traffic203 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mace RD over Mcgurdy Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mace RD over Mcgurdy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mace RD over Mcgurdy Stream carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mace RD over Mcgurdy Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mace RD over Mcgurdy Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.