US Bridges

Salem RD over Dead Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 2.5 MI Nely of Phillips · Structure no. 3057

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD over Dead Stream is a concrete slab carrying Salem RD over Dead Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem RD
CrossesDead Stream
Location2.5 MI Nely of Phillips
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.89462, -70.30383
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2016)
Projected traffic1,006 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 Salem RD over Dead Stream built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem RD over Dead 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Salem RD over Dead Stream carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salem RD over Dead Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD over Dead Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.