US Bridges

Evans Notch RD over Evans Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 1.5 MI So Townline · Structure no. 5506

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Notch RD over Evans Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evans Notch RD over Evans Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 87 years old, older 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesEvans Notch RD
CrossesEvans Brook
Location1.5 MI So Townline
RouteState Highway 113
StateMaine
Coordinates44.35667, -70.99122
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2016)
Projected traffic413 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 Evans Notch RD over Evans Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Evans Notch RD over Evans 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Evans Notch RD over Evans Brook carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Evans Notch RD over Evans Brook?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Notch RD over Evans Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.