US Bridges

Rangeley RD over Cottle Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.8 MI W JCT RTE 142 · Structure no. 2180

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,471
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rangeley RD over Cottle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Rangeley RD over Cottle Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 103 years old, older 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 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,207 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRangeley RD
CrossesCottle Brook
Location0.8 MI W JCT RTE 142
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83189, -70.39186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2016)
Projected traffic2,207 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Rangeley RD over Cottle Brook built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Rangeley RD over Cottle Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rangeley RD over Cottle Brook carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rangeley RD over Cottle Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Rangeley RD over Cottle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.