Old Canada RD over Austin Stream Overflow
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Maine · .1 MI E JCT 201 · Structure no. 2845
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Canada RD over Austin Stream Overflow is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Canada RD over Austin Stream Overflow in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Canada RD over Austin Stream Overflow built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Canada RD over Austin Stream Overflow 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Old Canada RD over Austin Stream Overflow carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Canada RD over Austin Stream Overflow?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Canada RD over Austin Stream Overflow?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.