US Bridges

Rangeley RD over Mount Blue Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 1.1 MI W of Strong T.L. · Structure no. 2138

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rangeley RD over Mount Blue Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Rangeley RD over Mount Blue Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,318 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRangeley RD
CrossesMount Blue Stream
Location1.1 MI W of Strong T.L.
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80109, -70.26877
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2016)
Projected traffic3,318 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

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 Rangeley RD over Mount Blue Stream built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rangeley RD over Mount Blue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rangeley RD over Mount Blue Stream carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rangeley RD over Mount Blue Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rangeley RD over Mount Blue Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.