US Bridges

E B Hill RD over Frye Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of Andover Tl · Structure no. 5919

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E B Hill RD over Frye Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying E B Hill RD over Frye Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesE B Hill RD
CrossesFrye Brook
Location0.1 MI W of Andover Tl
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.64141, -70.85589
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2016)
Projected traffic248 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E B Hill RD over Frye Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is E B Hill RD over Frye 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E B Hill RD over Frye Brook carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E B Hill RD over Frye Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E B Hill RD over Frye Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.