US Bridges

W Freeman RD over Bean Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.1 MI Sly Freeman Tl · Structure no. 5189

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Freeman RD over Bean Brook is a concrete slab carrying W Freeman RD over Bean Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesW Freeman RD
CrossesBean Brook
Location0.1 MI Sly Freeman Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83625, -70.23387
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 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 width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2016)
Projected traffic592 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 W Freeman RD over Bean Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Freeman RD over Bean 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Freeman RD over Bean Brook carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Freeman RD over Bean Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W Freeman RD over Bean Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.