US Bridges

Skowhegan RD over Martin Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 5.5 MI N of I-95 over · Structure no. 2318

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,935
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skowhegan RD over Martin Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skowhegan RD over Martin Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,109 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesSkowhegan RD
CrossesMartin Stream
Location5.5 MI N of I-95 over
RouteState Highway 201
StateMaine
Coordinates44.67213, -69.63109
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,935 (2016)
Projected traffic11,109 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skowhegan RD over Martin Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skowhegan RD over Martin Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Skowhegan RD over Martin Stream carry?

About 7,935 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skowhegan RD over Martin Stream?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Skowhegan RD over Martin Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.