Long Falls Dam RD over Dead River
FairSomerset County, Maine · 1.5 MI NW Carrying Pl Twp · Structure no. 1075
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 248 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Falls Dam RD over Dead River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Falls Dam RD over Dead River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2036. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Falls Dam RD over Dead River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Falls Dam RD over Dead 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 2023.
How much traffic does Long Falls Dam RD over Dead River carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Long Falls Dam RD over Dead River?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Long Falls Dam RD over Dead River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.