US Bridges

Old Sandy River RD over Bog Stream

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Maine · 1.6 MI N Rt 2 · Structure no. 1064

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sandy River RD over Bog Stream is a steel culvert carrying Old Sandy River RD over Bog Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesOld Sandy River RD
CrossesBog Stream
Location1.6 MI N Rt 2
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.69999, -69.92514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2016)
Projected traffic34 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Old Sandy River RD over Bog Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Sandy River RD over Bog Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Sandy River RD over Bog Stream carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Sandy River RD over Bog Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Old Sandy River RD over Bog Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.