Western RD over Fuller Brook
PoorKnox County, Maine · 1.4 MI SE JCT RTE 235 · Structure no. 3784
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western RD over Fuller Brook is a steel culvert carrying Western RD over Fuller Brook in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western RD over Fuller Brook built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western RD over Fuller 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Western RD over Fuller Brook carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Western RD over Fuller Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).
Who owns Western RD over Fuller Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.