Bowerbank RD over Bear Brook
PoorPiscataquis County, Maine · Adj to Sebec & Bowerbank · Structure no. 5117
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowerbank RD over Bear Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Bowerbank RD over Bear Brook in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowerbank RD over Bear Brook built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowerbank RD over Bear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Bowerbank RD over Bear Brook carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bowerbank RD over Bear Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Bowerbank RD over Bear Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.