US Bridges

Vienna RD over Whittier (sucker) Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.2 MI SE of Chesterville · Structure no. 2817

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,038
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vienna RD over Whittier (sucker) Brook is a steel culvert carrying Vienna RD over Whittier (sucker) Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesVienna RD
CrossesWhittier (sucker) Brook
Location0.2 MI SE of Chesterville
RouteState Highway 41
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.59639, -70.03896
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2016)
Projected traffic1,557 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Vienna RD over Whittier (sucker) Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vienna RD over Whittier (sucker) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Vienna RD over Whittier (sucker) Brook carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vienna RD over Whittier (sucker) Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Vienna RD over Whittier (sucker) Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.