US Bridges

Mapledale LN over Greeley Brook

PoorPosted for load

Oxford County, Maine · 0.2 MI S Gore RD · Structure no. 0744

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mapledale LN over Greeley Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mapledale LN over Greeley Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesMapledale LN
CrossesGreeley Brook
Location0.2 MI S Gore RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.13284, -70.52336
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2016)
Projected traffic99 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Mapledale LN over Greeley Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mapledale LN over Greeley 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mapledale LN over Greeley Brook carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mapledale LN over Greeley Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mapledale LN over Greeley Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.