US Bridges

Lane RD over Worthely Brook

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · .1 MI E Hacket Mills RD · Structure no. 0028

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane RD over Worthely Brook is a concrete frame carrying Lane RD over Worthely Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLane RD
CrossesWorthely Brook
Location.1 MI E Hacket Mills RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.0848, -70.33346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2016)
Projected traffic315 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lane RD over Worthely Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane RD over Worthely Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lane RD over Worthely Brook carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lane RD over Worthely Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lane RD over Worthely Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.