US Bridges

Reeds Mill RD over Whinship (conant) Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 3.1 MI NE of JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 3391

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Mill RD over Whinship (conant) Stream is a concrete slab carrying Reeds Mill RD over Whinship (conant) Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesReeds Mill RD
CrossesWhinship (conant) Stream
Location3.1 MI NE of JCT RTE 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.89447, -70.44248
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2016)
Projected traffic106 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Reeds Mill RD over Whinship (conant) Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Mill RD over Whinship (conant) Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Reeds Mill RD over Whinship (conant) Stream carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reeds Mill RD over Whinship (conant) Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Mill RD over Whinship (conant) Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.