US Bridges

Cummings Hill RD over Temple Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 200 Ft E of End RTE 43 · Structure no. 5065

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cummings Hill RD over Temple Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Cummings Hill RD over Temple Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCummings Hill RD
CrossesTemple Stream
Location200 Ft E of End RTE 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.68516, -70.22681
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2016)
Projected traffic526 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cummings Hill RD over Temple Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cummings Hill RD over Temple 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cummings Hill RD over Temple Stream carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cummings Hill RD over Temple Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cummings Hill RD over Temple Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.