Detroit RD over Carlton Stream
FairWaldo County, Maine · 1.9 MI Sly of Detroit · Structure no. 3833
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 809
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Detroit RD over Carlton Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Detroit RD over Carlton Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,294 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Detroit RD over Carlton Stream built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Detroit RD over Carlton 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Detroit RD over Carlton Stream carry?
About 809 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Detroit RD over Carlton Stream?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Detroit RD over Carlton Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.