Farmington Falls R over Muddy Brook
FairFranklin County, Maine · 3 MI Ely of Farmington · Structure no. 5723
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,894
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farmington Falls R over Muddy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmington Falls R over Muddy Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,894 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,052 by 2036. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farmington Falls R over Muddy Brook built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farmington Falls R over Muddy 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 Farmington Falls R over Muddy Brook carry?
About 7,894 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Farmington Falls R over Muddy Brook?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Farmington Falls R over Muddy Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.