Desmond RD over Alder Stream
PoorPosted for loadPiscataquis County, Maine · .3 MI W Rt 11 · Structure no. 0954
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Desmond RD over Alder Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Desmond RD over Alder Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 90 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Desmond RD over Alder Stream built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Desmond RD over Alder 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Desmond RD over Alder Stream carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Desmond RD over Alder Stream?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Desmond RD over Alder Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.