US Bridges

Lemon Stream RD over Lemon Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.0 MI N of New Vineyard · Structure no. 5130

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,924
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon Stream RD over Lemon Stream is a concrete slab carrying Lemon Stream RD over Lemon Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 99 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 2,924 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,094 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLemon Stream RD
CrossesLemon Stream
Location1.0 MI N of New Vineyard
RouteState Highway 27
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.86625, -70.11974
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,924 (2016)
Projected traffic4,094 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Lemon Stream RD over Lemon Stream built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Lemon Stream 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 December 2024.

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

About 2,924 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lemon Stream RD over Lemon Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon Stream RD over Lemon Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.