US Bridges

US RTE 201 over Beam Brook

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.5 MI S Town Line · Structure no. 2048

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,625
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 201 over Beam Brook is a concrete slab carrying US RTE 201 over Beam Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 201
CrossesBeam Brook
Location1.5 MI S Town Line
RouteState Highway 201
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.54633, -70.11456
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2016)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US RTE 201 over Beam Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RTE 201 over Beam 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US RTE 201 over Beam Brook carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 201 over Beam Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 201 over Beam Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.