US Bridges

Evans Notch RD over Stony Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 4.9 MI S of Gilead · Structure no. 5510

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Notch RD over Stony Brook is a concrete slab carrying Evans Notch RD over Stony Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans Notch RD
CrossesStony Brook
Location4.9 MI S of Gilead
RouteState Highway 113
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.31609, -70.96984
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2016)
Projected traffic306 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 Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Notch RD over Stony 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 December 2023.

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

About 191 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Evans Notch RD over Stony Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Notch RD over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.