US Bridges

Foss RD over No Name Brook

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.1MI NE RTE 196 · Structure no. 0095

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foss RD over No Name Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Foss RD over No Name Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesFoss RD
CrossesNo Name Brook
Location0.1MI NE RTE 196
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.05515, -70.13739
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2016)
Projected traffic214 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Foss RD over No Name Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foss RD over No Name 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 November 2024.

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

About 134 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foss RD over No Name Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Foss RD over No Name Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.