W River RD over Town Farm Brook
PoorKennebec County, Maine · 0.8 MI S Townline · Structure no. 5073
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1946
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,844
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W River RD over Town Farm Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying W River RD over Town Farm Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 108 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,844 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,982 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W River RD over Town Farm Brook built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.
What condition is W River RD over Town Farm Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does W River RD over Town Farm Brook carry?
About 2,844 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W River RD over Town Farm Brook?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns W River RD over Town Farm Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.