Berry RD over Sandy Stream
PoorPosted for loadWaldo County, Maine · 1.3 MI W of Dump Road · Structure no. 1109
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berry RD over Sandy Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Berry RD over Sandy Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2036. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Berry RD over Sandy Stream built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Berry RD over Sandy Stream 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Berry RD over Sandy Stream carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Berry RD over Sandy Stream?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Berry RD over Sandy Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.