US Bridges

North RD over Chapman Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 2.1 MI W RTE 2 · Structure no. 2150

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North RD over Chapman Brook is a concrete slab carrying North RD over Chapman Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth RD
CrossesChapman Brook
Location2.1 MI W RTE 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.42484, -70.83803
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2016)
Projected traffic254 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North RD over Chapman Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is North RD over Chapman 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 2023.

How much traffic does North RD over Chapman Brook carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North RD over Chapman Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North RD over Chapman Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.