US Bridges

US RTE 201 over Piel Brook

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · Parlin Pond Twp · Structure no. 2993

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 201 over Piel Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US RTE 201 over Piel Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 201
CrossesPiel Brook
LocationParlin Pond Twp
RouteState Highway 201
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.51385, -70.09151
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2016)
Projected traffic2,490 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 Piel Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RTE 201 over Piel 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 201 over Piel Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 201 over Piel Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.