US Bridges

Long Falls Dam RD over Bog Bk

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Maine · .1MI N Carrabassettval Tl · Structure no. 1076

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Falls Dam RD over Bog Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Falls Dam RD over Bog Bk 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLong Falls Dam RD
CrossesBog Bk
Location.1MI N Carrabassettval Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.12949, -70.16337
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2016)
Projected traffic232 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Long Falls Dam RD over Bog Bk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Falls Dam RD over Bog Bk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Long Falls Dam RD over Bog Bk carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Long Falls Dam RD over Bog Bk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Long Falls Dam RD over Bog Bk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.