US Bridges

W Mills RD over Lemon Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · .1MI Wly Anson T L · Structure no. 5035

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mills RD over Lemon Stream is a steel culvert carrying W Mills RD over Lemon Stream 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 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesW Mills RD
CrossesLemon Stream
Location.1MI Wly Anson T L
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.77735, -70.00106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2016)
Projected traffic574 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 W Mills RD over Lemon Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mills RD over Lemon Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Mills RD over Lemon Stream carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Mills RD over Lemon Stream?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns W Mills RD over Lemon Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.