US Bridges

Lily Bay RD over Lily Bay Stream

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 1.3 MI N of Beaver Cove · Structure no. 6148

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lily Bay RD over Lily Bay Stream is a concrete slab carrying Lily Bay RD over Lily Bay Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesLily Bay RD
CrossesLily Bay Stream
Location1.3 MI N of Beaver Cove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.60047, -69.50866
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2016)
Projected traffic656 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lily Bay RD over Lily Bay Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lily Bay RD over Lily Bay 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 Lily Bay RD over Lily Bay Stream carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lily Bay RD over Lily Bay Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lily Bay RD over Lily Bay Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.