US Bridges

Arnold Trl over Trout Brook

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 2.0 MI N of JCT RTE 16 · Structure no. 3264

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,401
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Trl over Trout Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Arnold Trl over Trout Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesArnold Trl
CrossesTrout Brook
Location2.0 MI N of JCT RTE 16
RouteState Highway 27
StateMaine
Coordinates45.16908, -70.45274
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2016)
Projected traffic2,102 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 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 Arnold Trl over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold Trl over Trout 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Arnold Trl over Trout Brook carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arnold Trl over Trout Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Arnold Trl over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.