US Bridges

S Shore DR over South Bog Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 2.2 MI E of JCT RTE 17 · Structure no. 5772

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Shore DR over South Bog Stream is a concrete slab carrying S Shore DR over South Bog Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Shore DR
CrossesSouth Bog Stream
Location2.2 MI E of JCT RTE 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.91434, -70.70636
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2016)
Projected traffic493 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Shore DR over South Bog Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Shore DR over South Bog 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 S Shore DR over South Bog Stream carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Shore DR over South Bog Stream?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S Shore DR over South Bog Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.