US Bridges

Dixfield RD over Houghton Brk

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.3 MI Wly RTE 156 · Structure no. 5361

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixfield RD over Houghton Brk is a concrete slab carrying Dixfield RD over Houghton Brk in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,261 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesDixfield RD
CrossesHoughton Brk
Location0.3 MI Wly RTE 156
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.69663, -70.42559
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2016)
Projected traffic1,261 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Dixfield RD over Houghton Brk built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixfield RD over Houghton Brk 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 Dixfield RD over Houghton Brk carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dixfield RD over Houghton Brk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dixfield RD over Houghton Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.