Stratton RD over S Branch Dead River
FairFranklin County, Maine · 3.9 MI NE of Rangeley · Structure no. 3261
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 948
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stratton RD over S Branch Dead River is a concrete tee beam carrying Stratton RD over S Branch Dead River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stratton RD over S Branch Dead River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stratton RD over S 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Stratton RD over S Branch Dead River carry?
About 948 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stratton RD over S Branch Dead River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Stratton RD over S Branch Dead River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.