US Bridges

Stream RD over Marsh Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 1.9 MI SE of Route 139 · Structure no. 3348

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stream RD over Marsh Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stream RD over Marsh Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStream RD
CrossesMarsh Stream
Location1.9 MI SE of Route 139
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.60118, -68.98294
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2016)
Projected traffic672 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stream RD over Marsh Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Stream RD over Marsh 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 Stream RD over Marsh Stream carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stream RD over Marsh Stream?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stream RD over Marsh Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.