US Bridges

Goodwin RD over Bog Brook

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.5 MI E JCT Bucknam St. · Structure no. 6136

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
596
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwin RD over Bog Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodwin RD over Bog Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2036. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodwin RD
CrossesBog Brook
Location0.5 MI E JCT Bucknam St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.1138, -70.38012
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2016)
Projected traffic954 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodwin RD over Bog Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodwin 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 Goodwin RD over Bog Brook carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goodwin RD over Bog Brook?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Goodwin RD over Bog Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.