US Bridges

Shaw Hill RD over Falls Brook

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 225 Feet South of RTE.148 · Structure no. 5047

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw Hill RD over Falls Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Shaw Hill RD over Falls Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesShaw Hill RD
CrossesFalls Brook
Location225 Feet South of RTE.148
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.76437, -70.01556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Shaw Hill RD over Falls Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaw Hill RD over Falls Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shaw Hill RD over Falls Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Shaw Hill RD over Falls Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shaw Hill RD over Falls Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.