US Bridges

Main ST over Sandy Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.2 MI S RTE 139 · Structure no. 5228

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,572
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Sandy Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Sandy Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 77 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 3,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,001 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesSandy Stream
Location0.2 MI S RTE 139
RouteState Highway 202
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.60852, -69.33699
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,572 (2016)
Projected traffic5,001 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Main ST over Sandy Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Main 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Sandy Stream carry?

About 3,572 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Sandy Stream?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Sandy Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.