US Bridges

Old Danville RD over Royal River

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 1.8 MI N Rt 5 202 /100/4 · Structure no. 0077

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Danville RD over Royal River is a other culvert carrying Old Danville RD over Royal River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Danville RD
CrossesRoyal River
Location1.8 MI N Rt 5 202 /100/4
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.01493, -70.27187
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic336 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Danville RD over Royal River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Danville RD over Royal River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Danville RD over Royal River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Danville RD over Royal River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Old Danville RD over Royal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.