US Bridges

Manktown RD over Levensalor Brook

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · ).1 MI E of JCT RTE 235 · Structure no. 5740

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,058
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manktown RD over Levensalor Brook is a concrete slab carrying Manktown RD over Levensalor Brook in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesManktown RD
CrossesLevensalor Brook
Location).1 MI E of JCT RTE 235
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.1562, -69.31801
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2016)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Manktown RD over Levensalor Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manktown RD over Levensalor Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Manktown RD over Levensalor Brook carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Manktown RD over Levensalor Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Manktown RD over Levensalor Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.