Pease Bridge RD over Carleton Stream
PoorPosted for loadPiscataquis County, Maine · .1 MI W Welts/Tracy RD · Structure no. 0945
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pease Bridge RD over Carleton Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pease Bridge RD over Carleton Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pease Bridge RD over Carleton Stream built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pease Bridge RD over Carleton 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pease Bridge RD over Carleton Stream carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pease Bridge RD over Carleton Stream?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Pease Bridge RD over Carleton Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.