US Bridges

Turner ST over Whitney Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · At JCT With Route 140 · Structure no. 2799

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,222
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner ST over Whitney Brook is a concrete slab carrying Turner ST over Whitney Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 4,222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,911 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner ST
CrossesWhitney Brook
LocationAt JCT With Route 140
RouteState Highway 108
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.44038, -70.3151
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,222 (2016)
Projected traffic5,911 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner ST over Whitney Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner ST over Whitney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Turner ST over Whitney Brook carry?

About 4,222 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turner ST over Whitney Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Turner ST over Whitney Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.