US Bridges

River RD over Lemon Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.2 MI Ely of Route 27 · Structure no. 5133

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Lemon Stream is a concrete slab carrying River RD over Lemon Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesLemon Stream
Location0.2 MI Ely of Route 27
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.88435, -70.09866
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2016)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 River RD over Lemon Stream built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Lemon Stream carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Lemon Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.