US Bridges

Lake ST over Lemon Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · In New Vineyard Settle. · Structure no. 5935

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,012
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake ST over Lemon Stream is a concrete slab carrying Lake ST over Lemon Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLake ST
CrossesLemon Stream
LocationIn New Vineyard Settle.
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80432, -70.12174
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2016)
Projected traffic1,518 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Lake ST over Lemon Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake ST over Lemon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lake ST over Lemon Stream carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake ST over Lemon Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lake ST over Lemon Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.