Ad Stearns RD over Mill Brook
PoorPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · 300 Ft S RT5 · Structure no. 0794
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ad Stearns RD over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ad Stearns RD over Mill Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ad Stearns RD over Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ad Stearns RD over Mill 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 Ad Stearns RD over Mill Brook carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ad Stearns RD over Mill Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Ad Stearns RD over Mill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.