US Bridges

Long Falls Dam RD over Jerome Brook

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.9MI N of Dead River Plt · Structure no. 1077

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

About this bridge

Long Falls Dam RD over Jerome Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Falls Dam RD over Jerome Brook 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Falls Dam RD
CrossesJerome Brook
Location1.9MI N of Dead River Plt
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.15965, -70.15493
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Jerome Brook built?

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

What condition is Long Falls Dam RD over Jerome Brook 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Long Falls Dam RD over Jerome Brook carry?

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

How long is Long Falls Dam RD over Jerome Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Long Falls Dam RD over Jerome Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.