North RD over Chapman Brook
PoorOxford County, Maine · .6 MI W Bethel Town Line · Structure no. 3509
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North RD over Chapman Brook is a concrete slab carrying North RD over Chapman Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 North RD over Chapman Brook built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is North RD over Chapman 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does North RD over Chapman Brook carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North RD over Chapman Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns North RD over Chapman Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.