US Bridges

Dutch Gap RD over Little Norridgewock Str

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 0.9 MI S Int Valley&pope · Structure no. 3951

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
906
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Gap RD over Little Norridgewock Str is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dutch Gap RD over Little Norridgewock Str in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 906 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesDutch Gap RD
CrossesLittle Norridgewock Str
Location0.9 MI S Int Valley&pope
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.56808, -70.08708
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2016)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Dutch Gap RD over Little Norridgewock Str built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Gap RD over Little Norridgewock Str 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch Gap RD over Little Norridgewock Str carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Gap RD over Little Norridgewock Str?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Gap RD over Little Norridgewock Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.