US Bridges

N Main ST over Fall Brook

Good

Somerset County, Maine · 0.1 MI N JCT RTE 201A & 8 · Structure no. 2504

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,081
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main ST over Fall Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N Main ST over Fall Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,081 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,713 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesN Main ST
CrossesFall Brook
Location0.1 MI N JCT RTE 201A & 8
RouteState Highway 201
StateMaine
Coordinates44.95029, -69.86072
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,081 (2016)
Projected traffic5,713 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N Main ST over Fall Brook built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main ST over Fall Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does N Main ST over Fall Brook carry?

About 4,081 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Main ST over Fall Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Main ST over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.