US Bridges

Back RD over Michael Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.7MI E Long Falls Dam RD · Structure no. 1044

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back RD over Michael Stream is a concrete slab carrying Back RD over Michael Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBack RD
CrossesMichael Stream
Location0.7MI E Long Falls Dam RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.02826, -70.04967
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2016)
Projected traffic77 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Back RD over Michael Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Back RD over Michael 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Back RD over Michael Stream carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Back RD over Michael Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Back RD over Michael Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.