US Bridges

Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.4 MI N of Jackman Tl · Structure no. 3479

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHeald Stream RD
CrossesHeald Stream
Location0.4 MI N of Jackman Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.65074, -70.2455
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2016)
Projected traffic304 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heald Stream RD over Heald 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 2024.

How much traffic does Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.