Dixfield RD over Bowley Brook
FairFranklin County, Maine · 0.8 MI SW JCT 156 · Structure no. 5362
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 629
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixfield RD over Bowley Brook is a concrete slab carrying Dixfield RD over Bowley Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 108 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixfield RD over Bowley Brook built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Dixfield RD over Bowley 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 Dixfield RD over Bowley Brook carry?
About 629 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dixfield RD over Bowley Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Dixfield RD over Bowley Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.