US Bridges

Lambert Hill RD over Valley Brook Nely Chan

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of JCT RTE 145 · Structure no. 1518

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,049
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambert Hill RD over Valley Brook Nely Chan is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lambert Hill RD over Valley Brook Nely Chan in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,049 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesLambert Hill RD
CrossesValley Brook Nely Chan
Location0.2 MI W of JCT RTE 145
RouteCounty Highway 149
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80873, -70.22133
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,049 (2016)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lambert Hill RD over Valley Brook Nely Chan built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambert Hill RD over Valley Brook Nely Chan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lambert Hill RD over Valley Brook Nely Chan carry?

About 1,049 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lambert Hill RD over Valley Brook Nely Chan?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lambert Hill RD over Valley Brook Nely Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.