Frenchtown RD over Intervale Brook
PoorPiscataquis County, Maine · 3.6 Mi. E. of Lily Bay RD · Structure no. 1722
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frenchtown RD over Intervale Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frenchtown RD over Intervale Brook in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frenchtown RD over Intervale Brook built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Frenchtown RD over Intervale 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Frenchtown RD over Intervale Brook carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Frenchtown RD over Intervale Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Frenchtown RD over Intervale Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.