Long Falls Dam RD over Sandy Stream
GoodSomerset County, Maine · 4.2 MI Nly JCT Route 16 · Structure no. 5128
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Falls Dam RD over Sandy Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Falls Dam RD over Sandy Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Falls Dam RD over Sandy Stream built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Falls Dam 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Long Falls Dam RD over Sandy Stream carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Long Falls Dam RD over Sandy Stream?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Long Falls Dam RD over Sandy Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.