US Bridges

Anson RD over Lemon Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.6 MI N JCT RTE 134 · Structure no. 3758

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
689
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anson RD over Lemon Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anson RD over Lemon Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 689 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesAnson RD
CrossesLemon Stream
Location0.6 MI N JCT RTE 134
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.73073, -69.96231
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 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 length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2016)
Projected traffic1,102 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
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 Anson RD over Lemon Stream built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anson RD over Lemon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Anson RD over Lemon Stream carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Anson RD over Lemon Stream?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Anson RD over Lemon Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.