US Bridges

Rangeley RD over Nash Stream

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Franklin County, Maine · 1.6 MI SW of Eustis · Structure no. 3070

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
694
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rangeley RD over Nash Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rangeley RD over Nash Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2036. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesRangeley RD
CrossesNash Stream
Location1.6 MI SW of Eustis
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.11593, -70.47428
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2016)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Nash Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rangeley RD over Nash Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rangeley RD over Nash Stream carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rangeley RD over Nash Stream?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rangeley RD over Nash Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.