US Bridges

Rangeley RD over Phillips Brook

Poor

Franklin County, Maine · .5 MI No Townline · Structure no. 3262

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rangeley RD over Phillips Brook is a steel culvert carrying Rangeley RD over Phillips Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 758 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesRangeley RD
CrossesPhillips Brook
Location.5 MI No Townline
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.13951, -70.44684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2016)
Projected traffic1,213 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Rangeley RD over Phillips Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rangeley RD over Phillips Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rangeley RD over Phillips Brook carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rangeley RD over Phillips Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rangeley RD over Phillips Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.