Long Falls Dam RD over Michael Brook
PoorSomerset County, Maine · .9 MI S Townline · Structure no. 3042
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Falls Dam RD over Michael Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Long Falls Dam RD over Michael Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Falls Dam RD over Michael Brook built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Falls Dam RD over Michael 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Long Falls Dam RD over Michael Brook carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Long Falls Dam RD over Michael Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Long Falls Dam RD over Michael Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.