US Bridges

Garland RD over Mile Brook

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.6 MI E JCT RTE 137 · Structure no. 3228

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,901
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland RD over Mile Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garland RD over Mile Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,901 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,852 by 2036. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarland RD
CrossesMile Brook
Location0.6 MI E JCT RTE 137
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.53358, -69.61215
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,901 (2016)
Projected traffic2,852 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 Garland RD over Mile Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garland RD over Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Garland RD over Mile Brook carry?

About 1,901 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garland RD over Mile Brook?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Garland RD over Mile Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.