Muddy Brook RD over Muddy Brook
PoorFranklin County, Maine · 100 NE Weeks Mills RD · Structure no. 0406
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Muddy Brook RD over Muddy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muddy Brook RD over Muddy Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 years old, older 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.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Muddy Brook RD over Muddy Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Muddy Brook RD over Muddy 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Muddy Brook RD over Muddy Brook carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Muddy Brook RD over Muddy Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Muddy Brook RD over Muddy Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.