US Bridges

Old County RD over Michael Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · .3 Mi.S Long Falls Dam RD · Structure no. 3439

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old County RD over Michael Stream is a steel culvert carrying Old County RD over Michael Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld County RD
CrossesMichael Stream
Location.3 Mi.S Long Falls Dam RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.05143, -70.08229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2016)
Projected traffic66 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old County RD over Michael Stream built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old County RD over Michael 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old County RD over Michael Stream carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old County RD over Michael Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Old County RD over Michael Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.