US Bridges

Village RD over Great Farm Brook

Poor

Waldo County, Maine · 1.2 MI Ely of JCT RTE 7 · Structure no. 3805

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village RD over Great Farm Brook is a concrete slab carrying Village RD over Great Farm Brook in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage RD
CrossesGreat Farm Brook
Location1.2 MI Ely of JCT RTE 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61348, -69.12387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2016)
Projected traffic442 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Village RD over Great Farm Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village RD over Great Farm 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 Village RD over Great Farm Brook carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Village RD over Great Farm Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Village RD over Great Farm Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.