US Bridges

Phillips RD over East Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 2.8 MI Nly JCT RTE 156 · Structure no. 3109

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips RD over East Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Phillips RD over East Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips RD
CrossesEast Brook
Location2.8 MI Nly JCT RTE 156
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.72498, -70.45798
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2016)
Projected traffic654 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Phillips RD over East Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillips RD over East 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Phillips RD over East Brook carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phillips RD over East Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips RD over East Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.