Wire Bridge RD over Carrabasset River

Fair Condition140 years old74 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaine
CountySomerset
Location0.7 Mi NE Of Old RTE 27
CarriesWire Bridge RD
CrossesCarrabasset River
Coordinates44.89075, -70.09269

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignSuspension
Total Length198.2 ft (60.4 m)
Max Span192.9 ft (58.8 m)
Deck Width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area223.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1886 (reconstructed 2009)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic74 (2016)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number3383

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