US Bridges

Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · .4 MI E JCT 201 · Structure no. 3585

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHeald Stream RD
CrossesHeald Stream
Location.4 MI E JCT 201
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.6406, -70.25454
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic880 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 1953, making it 72 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 October 2023.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Heald Stream RD over Heald Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.