US Bridges

Canada RD over Whitcomb Brook

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 3.3 MI N of Bingham T.L. · Structure no. 2936

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada RD over Whitcomb Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Canada RD over Whitcomb Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,178 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCanada RD
CrossesWhitcomb Brook
Location3.3 MI N of Bingham T.L.
RouteState Highway 201
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.09859, -69.92271
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2016)
Projected traffic3,178 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 Canada RD over Whitcomb Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Canada RD over Whitcomb 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 2024.

How much traffic does Canada RD over Whitcomb Brook carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canada RD over Whitcomb Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Canada RD over Whitcomb Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.