US Bridges

US Rt 2 W over Hooper(butterfield) Brk.

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 0.1 MI Wly JCT RTE 17 · Structure no. 2341

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,892
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt 2 W over Hooper(butterfield) Brk. is a concrete culvert carrying US Rt 2 W over Hooper(butterfield) Brk. in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,892 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,449 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Rt 2 W
CrossesHooper(butterfield) Brk.
Location0.1 MI Wly JCT RTE 17
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.57277, -70.30103
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,892 (2016)
Projected traffic5,449 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Rt 2 W over Hooper(butterfield) Brk. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Rt 2 W over Hooper(butterfield) Brk. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US Rt 2 W over Hooper(butterfield) Brk. carry?

About 3,892 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 2 W over Hooper(butterfield) Brk.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US Rt 2 W over Hooper(butterfield) Brk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.