The Arnold Trl over Bear Brook
PoorFranklin County, Maine · 6.5 MI N of Alder Str Twp · Structure no. 3270
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 559
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
The Arnold Trl over Bear Brook is a steel culvert carrying The Arnold Trl over Bear Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was The Arnold Trl over Bear Brook built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is The Arnold Trl over Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does The Arnold Trl over Bear Brook carry?
About 559 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is The Arnold Trl over Bear Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns The Arnold Trl over Bear Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.