US Bridges

Main ST over W. Branch Carrabassett R

Good

Franklin County, Maine · .3 MI N 142 · Structure no. 5053

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,629
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over W. Branch Carrabassett R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over W. Branch Carrabassett R in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,629 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,881 by 2036. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesW. Branch Carrabassett R
Location.3 MI N 142
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.96132, -70.15982
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,629 (2016)
Projected traffic7,881 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Main ST over W. Branch Carrabassett R built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over W. Branch Carrabassett R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over W. Branch Carrabassett R carry?

About 5,629 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over W. Branch Carrabassett R?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over W. Branch Carrabassett R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.