IRR BIA RTE 15AR
Carrying IRR BIA RTE 15AR over GULG STREAM
24KM W OF JACKMAN, Franklin, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 15AR
The IRR BIA RTE 15AR bridge in Franklin, Maine carries IRR BIA RTE 15AR over GULG STREAM. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR BIA RTE 15AR compares
Live comparison across Maine.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2000
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000S554
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
IRR BIA RTE 15AR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare IRR BIA RTE 15AR against other structures in Franklin and across Maine. Maine bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRR BIA RTE 15AR?
IRR BIA RTE 15AR in Franklin, Maine has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR BIA RTE 15AR inspected?
IRR BIA RTE 15AR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR BIA RTE 15AR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRR BIA RTE 15AR?
IRR BIA RTE 15AR has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 15AR?
IRR BIA RTE 15AR is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is IRR BIA RTE 15AR and does age affect safety?
IRR BIA RTE 15AR was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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