Upper North RD over Leary Brook
PoorOxford County, Maine · .8 MI Ely N.H. Border · Structure no. 2452
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper North RD over Leary Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper North RD over Leary Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 89 years old, older 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.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper North RD over Leary Brook built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Upper North RD over Leary 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Upper North RD over Leary Brook carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Upper North RD over Leary Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Upper North RD over Leary Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.