Main ST over South Branch Dead River
FairFranklin County, Maine · 0.8 MI N of JCT RTE 16 · Structure no. 3263
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,527
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over South Branch Dead River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over South Branch Dead River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,291 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Main ST over South Branch Dead River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST over South 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over South Branch Dead River carry?
About 1,527 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over South Branch Dead River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over South Branch Dead River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.