US Bridges

Burnham RD over Carlton Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 0.9 MI NW of Route 220 · Structure no. 5569

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
683
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnham RD over Carlton Stream is a concrete slab carrying Burnham RD over Carlton Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnham RD
CrossesCarlton Stream
Location0.9 MI NW of Route 220
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.6815, -69.30852
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2016)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Burnham RD over Carlton Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnham 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Burnham RD over Carlton Stream carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burnham RD over Carlton Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Burnham RD over Carlton Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.