US Bridges

W Side RD over West Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 1.9 MI W JCT 142 · Structure no. 5588

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Side RD over West Brook is a concrete slab carrying W Side RD over West 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Side RD
CrossesWest Brook
Location1.9 MI W JCT 142
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.70552, -70.47915
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2016)
Projected traffic430 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Brook built?

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

What condition is W Side RD over West 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 October 2024.

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

About 269 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Side RD over West Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Side RD over West Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.