Morrison Hill RD over Temple Stream
PoorFranklin County, Maine · 0.1 MI S of JCT RTE 43 · Structure no. 3982
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 978
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morrison Hill RD over Temple Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morrison Hill RD over Temple Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 978 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,565 by 2036. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Morrison Hill RD over Temple Stream built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Morrison Hill RD over Temple Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Morrison Hill RD over Temple Stream carry?
About 978 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Morrison Hill RD over Temple Stream?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Morrison Hill RD over Temple Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.