US Bridges

Route 120 over Scotty Richardson Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 1.0 MI So Townline · Structure no. 5310

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,362
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 120 over Scotty Richardson Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 120 over Scotty Richardson Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesRoute 120
CrossesScotty Richardson Brook
Location1.0 MI So Townline
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateMaine
Coordinates44.56795, -70.56021
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,362 (2016)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Route 120 over Scotty Richardson Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 120 over Scotty Richardson Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 120 over Scotty Richardson Brook carry?

About 1,362 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 120 over Scotty Richardson Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 120 over Scotty Richardson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.