US Bridges

Hartland RD over Carrabasset Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · .2 MI N JCT US2 · Structure no. 5551

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,437
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartland RD over Carrabasset Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartland RD over Carrabasset Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,156 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesHartland RD
CrossesCarrabasset Stream
Location.2 MI N JCT US2
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.7687, -69.55421
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,437 (2016)
Projected traffic2,156 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Hartland RD over Carrabasset Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartland RD over Carrabasset 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hartland RD over Carrabasset Stream carry?

About 1,437 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hartland RD over Carrabasset Stream?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hartland RD over Carrabasset Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.