Avon Valley RD over Valley Brook
FairFranklin County, Maine · 1.9 MI Wly Route 4 · Structure no. 6111
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 429
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avon Valley RD over Valley Brook is a concrete slab carrying Avon Valley RD over Valley Brook in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Avon Valley RD over Valley Brook built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Avon Valley RD over Valley 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 2023.
How much traffic does Avon Valley RD over Valley Brook carry?
About 429 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Avon Valley RD over Valley Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Avon Valley RD over Valley Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.