US Bridges

S Lagrange RD over Dead Stream

FairPosted for load

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.2 MI W Rt 16 on Inv 540 · Structure no. 0855

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lagrange RD over Dead Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lagrange RD over Dead Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS Lagrange RD
CrossesDead Stream
Location1.2 MI W Rt 16 on Inv 540
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.10062, -68.831
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2016)
Projected traffic165 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Lagrange RD over Dead Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is S Lagrange RD over Dead 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S Lagrange RD over Dead Stream carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Lagrange RD over Dead Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns S Lagrange RD over Dead Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.