US Bridges

Routes 6 & 15 over C P Railroad

Good

Somerset County, Maine · 0.4 MI NE of Townline · Structure no. 3256

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Routes 6 & 15 over C P Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Routes 6 & 15 over C P Railroad in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoutes 6 & 15
CrossesC P Railroad
Location0.4 MI NE of Townline
RouteState Highway 6
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.58851, -69.72601
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2016)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Routes 6 & 15 over C P Railroad built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Routes 6 & 15 over C P Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Routes 6 & 15 over C P Railroad carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Routes 6 & 15 over C P Railroad?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Routes 6 & 15 over C P Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.