US Bridges

Stream RD over Chase Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.3 MI NE JCT Beaudoin RD · Structure no. 3992

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stream RD over Chase Stream is a concrete frame carrying Stream RD over Chase Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesStream RD
CrossesChase Stream
Location0.3 MI NE JCT Beaudoin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.09252, -69.87115
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2016)
Projected traffic374 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

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 Stream RD over Chase Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stream RD over Chase 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stream RD over Chase Stream carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stream RD over Chase Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stream RD over Chase Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.