US Bridges

Arnold Trl over Tim Brook

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 0.6 MI S of Jim Pond Twp · Structure no. 2856

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
848
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Trl over Tim Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arnold Trl over Tim Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesArnold Trl
CrossesTim Brook
Location0.6 MI S of Jim Pond Twp
RouteState Highway 27
StateMaine
Coordinates45.22277, -70.48342
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2016)
Projected traffic1,357 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnold Trl over Tim Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold Trl over Tim Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Arnold Trl over Tim Brook carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arnold Trl over Tim Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Trl over Tim Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.