US Bridges

Brackett Hill RD over Middle Br Mousam R

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.5 MI W RTE 4 · Structure no. 1218

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brackett Hill RD over Middle Br Mousam R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brackett Hill RD over Middle Br Mousam R in York County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBrackett Hill RD
CrossesMiddle Br Mousam R
Location1.5 MI W RTE 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.48849, -70.73753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic176 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Brackett Hill RD over Middle Br Mousam R built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brackett Hill RD over Middle Br Mousam R 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brackett Hill RD over Middle Br Mousam R carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brackett Hill RD over Middle Br Mousam R?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brackett Hill RD over Middle Br Mousam R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.