US Bridges

Douty Hill RD over Carleton Stream

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 50 Ft E of Route 23 · Structure no. 3893

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,148
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douty Hill RD over Carleton Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douty Hill RD over Carleton Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDouty Hill RD
CrossesCarleton Stream
Location50 Ft E of Route 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.16468, -69.35672
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2016)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douty Hill RD over Carleton Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douty Hill RD over Carleton 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 2024.

How much traffic does Douty Hill RD over Carleton Stream carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Douty Hill RD over Carleton Stream?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Douty Hill RD over Carleton Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.