Bethel RD over Andrews Brook
FairOxford County, Maine · 0.4 MI N of JCT RTE 219 · Structure no. 2015
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,707
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel RD over Andrews Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethel RD over Andrews Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 102 years old, older 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 5,707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,990 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 42 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bethel RD over Andrews Brook built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Bethel RD over Andrews 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bethel RD over Andrews Brook carry?
About 5,707 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bethel RD over Andrews Brook?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel RD over Andrews Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.