US Bridges

Gore RD over Deadwater Stream

Poor

Lincoln County, Maine · Town Way · Structure no. 3989

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore RD over Deadwater Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gore RD over Deadwater Stream in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesGore RD
CrossesDeadwater Stream
LocationTown Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.33111, -69.43188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2016)
Projected traffic99 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gore RD over Deadwater Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore RD over Deadwater Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gore RD over Deadwater Stream carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gore RD over Deadwater Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Gore RD over Deadwater Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.