US Bridges

W Paris RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 2.2 MI W of West Paris Tl · Structure no. 3381

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
289
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Paris RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Paris RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesW Paris RD
CrossesTwitchel(morgan) Brook
Location2.2 MI W of West Paris Tl
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.32452, -70.64069
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2016)
Projected traffic462 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 W Paris RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is W Paris RD over Twitchel(morgan) 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 August 2023.

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

About 289 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Paris RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Paris RD over Twitchel(morgan) Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.