Northern RD over Moose River
FairSomerset County, Maine · 150 Ft N of Route 6 & 15 · Structure no. 5738
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 827
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern RD over Moose River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern RD over Moose River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 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 6 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,323 by 2036. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern RD over Moose River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Northern RD over Moose River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Northern RD over Moose River carry?
About 827 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Northern RD over Moose River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Northern RD over Moose River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.