Blinn Hill RD over Plamer Brook
GoodKennebec County, Maine · 2.5 MI S Rt 194 · Structure no. 0532
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blinn Hill RD over Plamer Brook is a steel culvert carrying Blinn Hill RD over Plamer Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blinn Hill RD over Plamer Brook built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blinn Hill RD over Plamer Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Blinn Hill RD over Plamer Brook carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blinn Hill RD over Plamer Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Blinn Hill RD over Plamer Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.