US Bridges

Moosehead Lake RD over C P Railroad

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 0.4 MI S of Greenville RD · Structure no. 3247

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,787
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moosehead Lake RD over C P Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moosehead Lake RD over C P Railroad in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 86 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 4,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,702 by 2036. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMoosehead Lake RD
CrossesC P Railroad
Location0.4 MI S of Greenville RD
RouteState Highway 6
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.45241, -69.59212
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,787 (2016)
Projected traffic6,702 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moosehead Lake RD over C P Railroad built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Moosehead Lake RD over C P Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Moosehead Lake RD over C P Railroad carry?

About 4,787 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moosehead Lake RD over C P Railroad?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Moosehead Lake RD over C P Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.