Brown RD over Marsh River
FairWaldo County, Maine · .5 MI S JCT 139 · Structure no. 1126
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown RD over Marsh River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown RD over Marsh River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown RD over Marsh River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown RD over Marsh River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Brown RD over Marsh River carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brown RD over Marsh River?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Brown RD over Marsh River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.