US Bridges

Carry RD over Rangeley River

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.2 MI E of JCT RTE 17 · Structure no. 2631

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,006
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carry RD over Rangeley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carry RD over Rangeley River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCarry RD
CrossesRangeley River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT RTE 17
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.96618, -70.76898
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,006 (2016)
Projected traffic2,808 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Carry RD over Rangeley River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carry RD over Rangeley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carry RD over Rangeley River carry?

About 2,006 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carry RD over Rangeley River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Carry RD over Rangeley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.