US Bridges

W Side RD over East Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.1 MI W JCT 142 · Structure no. 5528

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Side RD over East Brook is a concrete slab carrying W Side RD over East Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesW Side RD
CrossesEast Brook
Location0.1 MI W JCT 142
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.72001, -70.45758
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2016)
Projected traffic558 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Side RD over East Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Side RD over East 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W Side RD over East Brook carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Side RD over East Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Side RD over East Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.