US Bridges

Greenwood RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook

Poor

Oxford County, Maine · 0.8 MI N of JCT RTE 219 · Structure no. 3380

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 89 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreenwood RD
CrossesTwitchel(morgan) Brook
Location0.8 MI N of JCT RTE 219
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.32833, -70.65415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2016)
Projected traffic478 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 Greenwood RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Greenwood RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwood RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.