US Bridges

Sam Brown Hill RD over Cole Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.3 MI NE Porter RD · Structure no. 0735

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Brown Hill RD over Cole Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sam Brown Hill RD over Cole 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Brown Hill RD
CrossesCole Brook
Location0.3 MI NE Porter RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.914, -70.97125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2016)
Projected traffic147 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Brown Hill RD over Cole Brook built?

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

What condition is Sam Brown Hill RD over Cole 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sam Brown Hill RD over Cole Brook carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sam Brown Hill RD over Cole Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Brown Hill RD over Cole Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.