US Bridges

Lemon Stream RD over Lemon Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.3 MI N of New Vineyard · Structure no. 5718

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,924
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon Stream RD over Lemon Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Lemon Stream RD over Lemon 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 2,924 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,094 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 35 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
Location1.3 MI N of New Vineyard
RouteState Highway 27
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.87105, -70.11696
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 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 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

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 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon Stream RD over Lemon Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.