US Bridges

True Road over Beaver Brook

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.5 MI E Rt 100 · Structure no. 0533

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

True Road over Beaver Brook is a concrete slab carrying True Road over Beaver Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTrue Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location1.5 MI E Rt 100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.64291, -69.53249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2014)
Projected traffic138 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 True Road over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is True Road over Beaver 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does True Road over Beaver Brook carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is True Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns True Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.