Athens RD over Higgins Brook

Poor Condition67 years old1,320 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaine
CountySomerset
Location0.2 Mi S Jct RTE 154
CarriesAthens RD
CrossesHiggins Brook
Coordinates44.97793, -69.54961

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length76.8 ft (23.4 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area236.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,320 (2016)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number5846

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