US Bridges

Woodman Hill RD over Bog Brook

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 124 · Structure no. 5563

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,024
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodman Hill RD over Bog Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Woodman Hill RD over Bog Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,024 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,634 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodman Hill RD
CrossesBog Brook
Location0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 124
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.17121, -70.36736
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,024 (2016)
Projected traffic5,634 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Woodman Hill RD over Bog Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodman Hill 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 Woodman Hill RD over Bog Brook carry?

About 4,024 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodman Hill RD over Bog Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodman Hill RD over Bog Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.