US Bridges

Main ST over Stoney Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · .2 MI E 26 · Structure no. 2812

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,147
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Stoney Brook is a concrete slab carrying Main ST over Stoney Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 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 3,147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,406 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesStoney Brook
Location.2 MI E 26
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.48852, -70.783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,147 (2016)
Projected traffic4,406 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Main ST over Stoney Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Main ST over Stoney 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 Main ST over Stoney Brook carry?

About 3,147 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Stoney Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Stoney Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.