Old Point Av over Jones Brook
PoorSomerset County, Maine · 0.2 MI S If JCT RTE 43 · Structure no. 2417
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,464
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Point Av over Jones Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Point Av over Jones Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,464 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Point Av over Jones Brook built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Point Av over Jones 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old Point Av over Jones Brook carry?
About 4,464 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Point Av over Jones Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old Point Av over Jones Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.