Tannery Bridge RD over Lemon Stream
PoorClosed to trafficSomerset County, Maine · 0.1 MI SE Wire Brg RD · Structure no. 3385
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tannery Bridge RD over Lemon Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tannery Bridge RD over Lemon Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tannery Bridge RD over Lemon Stream built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Tannery Bridge RD over Lemon Stream 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Tannery Bridge RD over Lemon Stream carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tannery Bridge RD over Lemon Stream?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Tannery Bridge RD over Lemon Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.