US Route 201 over East Branch Sandy Str
PoorSomerset County, Maine · .6 MI North T.L. · Structure no. 5716
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 201 over East Branch Sandy Str is a steel culvert carrying US Route 201 over East Branch Sandy Str in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 201 over East Branch Sandy Str built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 201 over East Branch Sandy Str in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 201 over East Branch Sandy Str carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 201 over East Branch Sandy Str?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).
Who owns US Route 201 over East Branch Sandy Str?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.