US Bridges

Reeds Mill RD over Sandy River

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 50 Ft N JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 3186

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Mill RD over Sandy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeds Mill RD over Sandy River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesReeds Mill RD
CrossesSandy River
Location50 Ft N JCT RTE 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.86436, -70.46168
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Reeds Mill RD over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Mill RD over Sandy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Reeds Mill RD over Sandy River carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reeds Mill RD over Sandy River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Mill RD over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.