US Bridges

Weld RD over Temple Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 1.5 MI E Townline · Structure no. 5367

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
935
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weld RD over Temple Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Weld RD over Temple Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesWeld RD
CrossesTemple Brook
Location1.5 MI E Townline
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.63334, -70.29099
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2016)
Projected traffic1,496 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weld RD over Temple Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weld RD over Temple 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Weld RD over Temple Brook carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weld RD over Temple Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Weld RD over Temple Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.