US Bridges

Cool RD over Cove Stream

Good

Somerset County, Maine · .5 MI S Rt 16 · Structure no. 1059

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool RD over Cove Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cool RD over Cove Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCool RD
CrossesCove Stream
Location.5 MI S Rt 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.02994, -69.8715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2016)
Projected traffic134 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
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 Cool RD over Cove Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool RD over Cove 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cool RD over Cove Stream carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cool RD over Cove Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cool RD over Cove Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.