US Bridges

Sawyers Mills RD over Lemon Stream

Good

Somerset County, Maine · .3 MI E Rt 148 · Structure no. 1052

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawyers Mills RD over Lemon Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sawyers Mills RD over Lemon Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSawyers Mills RD
CrossesLemon Stream
Location.3 MI E Rt 148
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.76404, -69.99693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2016)
Projected traffic115 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sawyers Mills RD over Lemon Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawyers Mills RD over Lemon Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sawyers Mills RD over Lemon Stream carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sawyers Mills RD over Lemon Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sawyers Mills RD over Lemon Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.