US Bridges

Canton Point RD over Newton Brook

FairPosted for load

Oxford County, Maine · 0.6 MI E of JCT RTE 2 · Structure no. 3243

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,538
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canton Point RD over Newton Brook is a concrete slab carrying Canton Point RD over Newton Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,307 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCanton Point RD
CrossesNewton Brook
Location0.6 MI E of JCT RTE 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.51427, -70.4008
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2016)
Projected traffic2,307 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Canton Point RD over Newton Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canton Point RD over Newton 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 Canton Point RD over Newton Brook carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canton Point RD over Newton Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Canton Point RD over Newton Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.