US Bridges

Brattle ST over Great Works River

Fair

York County, Maine · .1 MI W JCT 236 · Structure no. 5343

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brattle ST over Great Works River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brattle ST over Great Works River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2036. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrattle ST
CrossesGreat Works River
Location.1 MI W JCT 236
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.21881, -70.79676
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2016)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brattle ST over Great Works River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brattle ST over Great Works 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brattle ST over Great Works River carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brattle ST over Great Works River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brattle ST over Great Works River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.