US Bridges

Lewiston RD over Cold Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · .5 MI W I-95 on 126 · Structure no. 2165

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,271
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewiston RD over Cold Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Lewiston RD over Cold Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 94 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 5 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 4,271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,979 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesLewiston RD
CrossesCold Stream
Location.5 MI W I-95 on 126
RouteState Highway 9
StateMaine
Coordinates44.20652, -69.85097
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,271 (2016)
Projected traffic5,979 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Lewiston RD over Cold Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Lewiston RD over Cold 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lewiston RD over Cold Stream carry?

About 4,271 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lewiston RD over Cold Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lewiston RD over Cold Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.