Eskelund DR over Emery Brook
FairSomerset County, Maine · .1 M So of Int. W/ Rt 201 · Structure no. 6427
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eskelund DR over Emery Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eskelund DR over Emery Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 35 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Eskelund DR over Emery Brook built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eskelund DR over Emery 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 Eskelund DR over Emery Brook carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eskelund DR over Emery Brook?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Eskelund DR over Emery Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.