US Bridges

Pinkham Brook RD over Meadow Brk

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · .5 MI S Townline · Structure no. 2852

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,463
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinkham Brook RD over Meadow Brk is a concrete tee beam carrying Pinkham Brook RD over Meadow Brk in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,463 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPinkham Brook RD
CrossesMeadow Brk
Location.5 MI S Townline
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.9909, -70.05407
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,463 (2016)
Projected traffic4,848 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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 Pinkham Brook RD over Meadow Brk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinkham Brook RD over Meadow Brk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pinkham Brook RD over Meadow Brk carry?

About 3,463 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pinkham Brook RD over Meadow Brk?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pinkham Brook RD over Meadow Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.