Heath RD over Smelts Brook
GoodLincoln County, Maine · 0.3 MI E Rt 32 · Structure no. 0621
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heath RD over Smelts Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Heath RD over Smelts Brook in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heath RD over Smelts Brook built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heath RD over Smelts 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Heath RD over Smelts Brook carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Heath RD over Smelts Brook?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Heath RD over Smelts Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.