US Bridges

Reeds Mill RD over Orbeton Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 4.8 MI NE of JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 5929

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Mill RD over Orbeton Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeds Mill RD over Orbeton Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesReeds Mill RD
CrossesOrbeton Stream
Location4.8 MI NE of JCT RTE 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.88677, -70.41129
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2016)
Projected traffic146 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Reeds Mill RD over Orbeton Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Reeds Mill RD over Orbeton 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Reeds Mill RD over Orbeton Stream carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reeds Mill RD over Orbeton Stream?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Mill RD over Orbeton Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.