Flagstaff RD over North Branch Dead River
FairFranklin County, Maine · 0.1 MI Ely JCT RTE 27 · Structure no. 2616
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flagstaff RD over North Branch Dead River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Flagstaff RD over North Branch Dead River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2036. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flagstaff RD over North Branch Dead River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flagstaff RD over North Branch Dead River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Flagstaff RD over North Branch Dead River carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Flagstaff RD over North Branch Dead River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Flagstaff RD over North Branch Dead River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.