US Bridges

Youngs Corner RD over Lapham Brook

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.4 MI Wly of Hotel RD · Structure no. 0072

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,544
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Corner RD over Lapham Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Youngs Corner RD over Lapham Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,544 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,962 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesYoungs Corner RD
CrossesLapham Brook
Location0.4 MI Wly of Hotel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.12782, -70.27685
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,544 (2016)
Projected traffic4,962 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Youngs Corner RD over Lapham Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Corner RD over Lapham Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Youngs Corner RD over Lapham Brook carry?

About 3,544 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Youngs Corner RD over Lapham Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Corner RD over Lapham Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.