US Bridges

River RD over Lemon Stream

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · .1 MI Ely Route 27 · Structure no. 2322

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Lemon Stream is a concrete culvert carrying River RD over Lemon Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 659 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesLemon Stream
Location.1 MI Ely Route 27
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.88449, -70.09963
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2016)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 River RD over Lemon Stream built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Lemon Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Lemon Stream carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Lemon Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns River RD over Lemon Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.