US Bridges

Swan RD over Fillibrown Brook

Good

Franklin County, Maine · .5 MI NE Rt 27 · Structure no. 0408

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan RD over Fillibrown Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swan RD over Fillibrown Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSwan RD
CrossesFillibrown Brook
Location.5 MI NE Rt 27
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.63385, -69.97686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic208 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Swan RD over Fillibrown Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan RD over Fillibrown Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Swan RD over Fillibrown Brook carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swan RD over Fillibrown Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Swan RD over Fillibrown Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.