US Bridges

Lohnes Farm RD over Beaver Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Oxford County, Maine · 1.9 MI S Roxbury Pd RD · Structure no. 0652

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lohnes Farm RD over Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lohnes Farm RD over Beaver Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLohnes Farm RD
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location1.9 MI S Roxbury Pd RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.68828, -70.71879
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2016)
Projected traffic59 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lohnes Farm RD over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lohnes Farm RD over Beaver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lohnes Farm RD over Beaver Brook carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lohnes Farm RD over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lohnes Farm RD over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.