US Bridges

Norton RD over Newton Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 200 Ft W of JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0658

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton RD over Newton Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Norton RD over Newton 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 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesNorton RD
CrossesNewton Brook
Location200 Ft W of JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.55491, -70.38065
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2016)
Projected traffic155 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton RD over Newton Brook built?

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

What condition is Norton RD over Newton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Norton RD over Newton Brook carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norton RD over Newton Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Norton RD over Newton Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.