US Bridges

Canada RD over Carney Brook

Good

Somerset County, Maine · 8.2 MI N of Bingham T.L. · Structure no. 2133

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada RD over Carney Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canada RD over Carney Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,178 by 2036. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCanada RD
CrossesCarney Brook
Location8.2 MI N of Bingham T.L.
RouteState Highway 201
StateMaine
Coordinates45.15338, -69.9482
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2016)
Projected traffic3,178 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Canada RD over Carney Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canada RD over Carney Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Canada RD over Carney Brook carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canada RD over Carney Brook?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Canada RD over Carney Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.