US Bridges

Pleasant ST over Sandy Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.2 MI S of JCT RTE 137 · Structure no. 5150

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant ST over Sandy Stream is a concrete slab carrying Pleasant ST over Sandy Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant ST
CrossesSandy Stream
Location0.2 MI S of JCT RTE 137
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.52837, -69.29659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2016)
Projected traffic488 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pleasant ST over Sandy Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Pleasant 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant ST over Sandy Stream carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant ST over Sandy Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant ST over Sandy Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.