US Bridges

School ST over Sandy Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 1 MI W of Route 202 · Structure no. 2590

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,362
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

School ST over Sandy Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying School ST over Sandy Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 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 3,362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,707 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool ST
CrossesSandy Stream
Location1 MI W of Route 202
RouteState Highway 139
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61329, -69.35491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,362 (2016)
Projected traffic4,707 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 School ST over Sandy Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is School ST over Sandy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does School ST over Sandy Stream carry?

About 3,362 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is School ST over Sandy Stream?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns School ST over Sandy Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.