US Bridges

Milton RD over Baker (peterson) Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 200 Ft E of JCT RTE 232 · Structure no. 2662

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
784
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton RD over Baker (peterson) Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Milton RD over Baker (peterson) Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMilton RD
CrossesBaker (peterson) Brook
Location200 Ft E of JCT RTE 232
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.47538, -70.64083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2016)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Milton RD over Baker (peterson) Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton RD over Baker (peterson) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Milton RD over Baker (peterson) Brook carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Milton RD over Baker (peterson) Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Milton RD over Baker (peterson) Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.