US Bridges

Sandy Stream RD over Sandy Stream

Good

Somerset County, Maine · .1 MI W JCT 201 · Structure no. 3697

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Stream RD over Sandy Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sandy Stream RD over Sandy Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesSandy Stream RD
CrossesSandy Stream
Location.1 MI W JCT 201
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.64845, -70.26628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2016)
Projected traffic352 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Stream RD over Sandy Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Stream RD over Sandy Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Stream RD over Sandy Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Stream RD over Sandy Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.