US Bridges

The Arnold Trl over Gold Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.8 MI N of Alder Strip · Structure no. 3267

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
609
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Arnold Trl over Gold Brook is a concrete slab carrying The Arnold Trl over Gold 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesThe Arnold Trl
CrossesGold Brook
Location0.8 MI N of Alder Strip
RouteState Highway 27
StateMaine
Coordinates45.31531, -70.62215
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2016)
Projected traffic974 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 The Arnold Trl over Gold Brook built?

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

What condition is The Arnold Trl over Gold 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does The Arnold Trl over Gold Brook carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is The Arnold Trl over Gold Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns The Arnold Trl over Gold Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.