US Bridges

The Arnold Trl over Clear Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 3.8 MI N of Alder Str Twp · Structure no. 3268

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
584
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Arnold Trl over Clear Brook is a steel culvert carrying The Arnold Trl over Clear Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesThe Arnold Trl
CrossesClear Brook
Location3.8 MI N of Alder Str Twp
RouteState Highway 27
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.34099, -70.66446
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2016)
Projected traffic934 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 Clear Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Arnold Trl over Clear 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 Clear Brook carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is The Arnold Trl over Clear Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns The Arnold Trl over Clear Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.