US Bridges

Denbow Road over Indian Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · .3 MI East Route 152 · Structure no. 6108

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denbow Road over Indian Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Denbow Road over Indian Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesDenbow Road
CrossesIndian Stream
Location.3 MI East Route 152
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.89763, -69.41966
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2016)
Projected traffic304 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Denbow Road over Indian Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denbow Road over Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Denbow Road over Indian Stream carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Denbow Road over Indian Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Denbow Road over Indian Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.