US Bridges

W Minot RD over Bog Brook

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of JCT RTE 119 · Structure no. 3293

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,568
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Minot RD over Bog Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying W Minot RD over Bog Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,352 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesW Minot RD
CrossesBog Brook
Location0.1 MI N of JCT RTE 119
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.17346, -70.36718
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,568 (2016)
Projected traffic2,352 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 W Minot RD over Bog Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Minot RD over Bog 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does W Minot RD over Bog Brook carry?

About 1,568 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Minot RD over Bog Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Minot RD over Bog Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.