Hinkley RD over Carabassett Stream
GoodSomerset County, Maine · 0.3 MI SW of JCT US RTE 2 · Structure no. 2602
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,856
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hinkley RD over Carabassett Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hinkley RD over Carabassett Stream 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 1,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2036. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hinkley RD over Carabassett Stream built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hinkley RD over Carabassett Stream 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hinkley RD over Carabassett Stream carry?
About 1,856 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hinkley RD over Carabassett Stream?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Hinkley RD over Carabassett Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.