US Bridges

Trails End Road over Mdot Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Maine · 0.3 MI N of Cochran Road · Structure no. 0614

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trails End Road over Mdot Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trails End Road over Mdot Railroad in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 92 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesTrails End Road
CrossesMdot Railroad
Location0.3 MI N of Cochran Road
StateMaine
Coordinates44.01919, -69.62455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trails End Road over Mdot Railroad built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Trails End Road over Mdot Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Trails End Road over Mdot Railroad carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Trails End Road over Mdot Railroad?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Trails End Road over Mdot Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.