US Bridges

Bog RD over Gilman Stream

Good

Somerset County, Maine · .2 Mi. E. JCT 146 · Structure no. 5129

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,803
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bog RD over Gilman Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bog RD over Gilman Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesBog RD
CrossesGilman Stream
Location.2 Mi. E. JCT 146
RouteState Highway 16
StateMaine
Coordinates44.92423, -70.02414
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2016)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Bog RD over Gilman Stream built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bog RD over Gilman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bog RD over Gilman Stream carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bog RD over Gilman Stream?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bog RD over Gilman Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.