US Bridges

Sandy River RD over Lemon Str

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · 1.5 MI E JCT 134 · Structure no. 5842

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy River RD over Lemon Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy River RD over Lemon Str in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSandy River RD
CrossesLemon Str
Location1.5 MI E JCT 134
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.71211, -69.91982
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2016)
Projected traffic109 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy River RD over Lemon Str built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy River RD over Lemon 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 Sandy River RD over Lemon Str carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandy River RD over Lemon Str?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy River RD over Lemon Str?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.