US Bridges

Road "f" over Hale Brook

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Maine · 1KM S of Can Falls Lake · Structure no. 00000000000S551

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

Road "f" over Hale Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Road "f" over Hale Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad "f"
CrossesHale Brook
Location1KM S of Can Falls Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 15AW
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.83092, -70.09868
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2024)
Projected traffic4 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 Road "f" over Hale Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road "f" over Hale 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road "f" over Hale Brook carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Road "f" over Hale Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road "f" over Hale Brook?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.