US Bridges

N Chesterville RD over Br of Williams Brook

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 0.1 MI East Townline · Structure no. 2980

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,193
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Chesterville RD over Br of Williams Brook is a concrete culvert carrying N Chesterville RD over Br of Williams Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesN Chesterville RD
CrossesBr of Williams Brook
Location0.1 MI East Townline
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.59443, -70.13119
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,193 (2016)
Projected traffic3,070 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 N Chesterville RD over Br of Williams Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Chesterville RD over Br of Williams 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N Chesterville RD over Br of Williams Brook carry?

About 2,193 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Chesterville RD over Br of Williams Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns N Chesterville RD over Br of Williams Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.