US Bridges

Jordan RD over No Name Brook

Poor

Androscoggin County, Maine · .1MI SE RT196(DS from Fos · Structure no. 0088

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan RD over No Name Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan RD over No Name Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesJordan RD
CrossesNo Name Brook
Location.1MI SE RT196(DS from Fos
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.05443, -70.13731
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2016)
Projected traffic125 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Jordan RD over No Name Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Jordan RD over No Name Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan RD over No Name Brook carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jordan RD over No Name Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan RD over No Name Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.