Red Bridge RD over Carrabasset Str
PoorClosed to trafficSomerset County, Maine · .2 MI W RTE #23 · Structure no. 6138
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Bridge RD over Carrabasset Str is a steel truss - thru carrying Red Bridge RD over Carrabasset Str in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Bridge RD over Carrabasset Str built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Bridge RD over Carrabasset 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Red Bridge RD over Carrabasset Str carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Red Bridge RD over Carrabasset Str?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Red Bridge RD over Carrabasset Str?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.