Ellis River RD over Howe Valley Brook
FairOxford County, Maine · 0.5 MI S of Andover Tl · Structure no. 3021
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 846
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis River RD over Howe Valley Brook is a concrete frame carrying Ellis River RD over Howe Valley Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ellis River RD over Howe Valley Brook built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis River RD over Howe Valley 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ellis River RD over Howe Valley Brook carry?
About 846 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ellis River RD over Howe Valley Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis River RD over Howe Valley Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.