BROOM HANDLE ROAD
Carrying BROOM HANDLE ROAD over MAINE CENTRAL RAIL
OAKLAND CENTER 1M N FSTLT, Unknown County, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BROOM HANDLE ROAD
The BROOM HANDLE ROAD bridge in Unknown County, Maine carries BROOM HANDLE ROAD over MAINE CENTRAL RAIL. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. Daily traffic averages 76 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 76 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0570
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BROOM HANDLE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BROOM HANDLE ROAD against other structures in Unknown County and across Maine. Maine bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BROOM HANDLE ROAD?
BROOM HANDLE ROAD in Unknown County, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BROOM HANDLE ROAD inspected?
BROOM HANDLE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 76 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROOM HANDLE ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BROOM HANDLE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BROOM HANDLE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining BROOM HANDLE ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for BROOM HANDLE ROAD in the NBI.
How old is BROOM HANDLE ROAD and does age affect safety?
The construction year for BROOM HANDLE ROAD is not recorded in the NBI.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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