US Bridges

Hall Farm RD over Lemon Brook

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Maine · 1.3 MI N RTE 43-151 · Structure no. 1029

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Farm RD over Lemon Brook is a steel culvert carrying Hall Farm RD over Lemon Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHall Farm RD
CrossesLemon Brook
Location1.3 MI N RTE 43-151
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.91737, -69.58485
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hall Farm RD over Lemon Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Farm RD over Lemon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Farm RD over Lemon Brook carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hall Farm RD over Lemon Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hall Farm RD over Lemon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.