Riverside RD over Carrabasset River
PoorFranklin County, Maine · .1 MI E 27 · Structure no. 5852
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,515
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside RD over Carrabasset River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverside RD over Carrabasset River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 109 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 2,515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,521 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside RD over Carrabasset River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Riverside RD over Carrabasset River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside RD over Carrabasset River carry?
About 2,515 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Riverside RD over Carrabasset River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside RD over Carrabasset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.