US Bridges

Sodom RD over Bicknell Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.4 MI N Hebrom RD · Structure no. 0707

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sodom RD over Bicknell Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sodom RD over Bicknell Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSodom RD
CrossesBicknell Brook
Location0.4 MI N Hebrom RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.23268, -70.36798
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2016)
Projected traffic123 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sodom RD over Bicknell Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sodom RD over Bicknell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sodom RD over Bicknell Brook carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sodom RD over Bicknell Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sodom RD over Bicknell Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.