US Bridges

Cushman RD over Bowley Brook

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Maine · 0.2 MI W. Rte. 156 · Structure no. 0432

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cushman RD over Bowley Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cushman RD over Bowley Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCushman RD
CrossesBowley Brook
Location0.2 MI W. Rte. 156
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.68155, -70.40321
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2016)
Projected traffic42 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cushman RD over Bowley Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cushman RD over Bowley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cushman RD over Bowley Brook carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cushman RD over Bowley Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Cushman RD over Bowley Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.