US Bridges

Carrabasset DR over Stoney Brook

Poor

Franklin County, Maine · 0.9 MI NW of Tl · Structure no. 5342

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,440
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrabasset DR over Stoney Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrabasset DR over Stoney Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,416 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCarrabasset DR
CrossesStoney Brook
Location0.9 MI NW of Tl
RouteState Highway 16
StateMaine
Coordinates45.10882, -70.36929
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2016)
Projected traffic3,416 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Carrabasset DR over Stoney Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrabasset DR over Stoney Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Carrabasset DR over Stoney Brook carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carrabasset DR over Stoney Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carrabasset DR over Stoney Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.