US Bridges

Carrabassett DR over Brackett Brook

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 3.0 MI SE of Wyman Twp · Structure no. 5347

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,134
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrabassett DR over Brackett Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carrabassett DR over Brackett Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,388 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCarrabassett DR
CrossesBrackett Brook
Location3.0 MI SE of Wyman Twp
RouteState Highway 16
StateMaine
Coordinates45.07902, -70.31259
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,134 (2016)
Projected traffic4,388 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 Carrabassett DR over Brackett Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrabassett DR over Brackett 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Carrabassett DR over Brackett Brook carry?

About 3,134 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carrabassett DR over Brackett Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Carrabassett DR over Brackett Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.