Lily Bay RD over Roach River
FairPiscataquis County, Maine · 1 MI N JCT Frenchtown RD · Structure no. 6253
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 287
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lily Bay RD over Roach River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lily Bay RD over Roach River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lily Bay RD over Roach River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lily Bay RD over Roach River 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 Lily Bay RD over Roach River carry?
About 287 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lily Bay RD over Roach River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lily Bay RD over Roach River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.