Brighton RD over E.Br.Wesserunset Stream
PoorSomerset County, Maine · 0.4 MI N JCT 150 · Structure no. 3165
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,020
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brighton RD over E.Br.Wesserunset Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Brighton RD over E.Br.Wesserunset Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brighton RD over E.Br.Wesserunset Stream built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brighton RD over E.Br.Wesserunset Stream 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Brighton RD over E.Br.Wesserunset Stream carry?
About 1,020 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brighton RD over E.Br.Wesserunset Stream?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Brighton RD over E.Br.Wesserunset Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.