US Bridges

Moores Mills RD over Carrabassett Stream

Good

Somerset County, Maine · .6 MI W RTE #23 · Structure no. 6116

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mills RD over Carrabassett Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores Mills RD over Carrabassett Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Mills RD
CrossesCarrabassett Stream
Location.6 MI W RTE #23
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.7503, -69.58054
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2016)
Projected traffic93 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Moores Mills RD over Carrabassett Stream built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mills RD over Carrabassett Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Moores Mills RD over Carrabassett Stream carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moores Mills RD over Carrabassett Stream?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mills RD over Carrabassett Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.