Temple RD over Houghton Brook
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Maine · 0.8 MI E RTE 156 · Structure no. 0394
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Temple RD over Houghton Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Temple RD over Houghton Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Temple RD over Houghton Brook built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Temple RD over Houghton Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Temple RD over Houghton Brook carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Temple RD over Houghton Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Temple RD over Houghton Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.