The Arnold Trl over North Branch Dead River
FairFranklin County, Maine · 250 Ft N of Alder Str Twp · Structure no. 3135
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
The Arnold Trl over North Branch Dead River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying The Arnold Trl over North Branch Dead River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 974 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was The Arnold Trl over North Branch Dead River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is The Arnold Trl over North Branch Dead River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does The Arnold Trl over North Branch Dead River carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is The Arnold Trl over North Branch Dead River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns The Arnold Trl over North Branch Dead River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.