US Bridges

Katie Crotch RD over Gilman Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.4 MI Nely of RTE 146 · Structure no. 3166

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Katie Crotch RD over Gilman Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Katie Crotch RD over Gilman Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKatie Crotch RD
CrossesGilman Stream
Location0.4 MI Nely of RTE 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.90591, -70.01868
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2016)
Projected traffic389 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Katie Crotch RD over Gilman Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Katie Crotch RD over Gilman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Katie Crotch RD over Gilman Stream carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Katie Crotch RD over Gilman Stream?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Katie Crotch RD over Gilman Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.