Wire Bridge RD over Carrabasset River
FairPosted for loadSomerset County, Maine · 0.7 MI NE of Old RTE 27 · Structure no. 3383
- Built
- 1886
- 139 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Suspension
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 198 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wire Bridge RD over Carrabasset River is a wood or timber suspension carrying Wire Bridge RD over Carrabasset River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 139 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2036. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wire Bridge RD over Carrabasset River built?
It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Wire Bridge RD over Carrabasset River 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 Wire Bridge RD over Carrabasset River carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wire Bridge RD over Carrabasset River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Wire Bridge RD over Carrabasset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.