US Bridges

Grove ST over Salmon Brook

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.1 MI W Sabattus Tl · Structure no. 0090

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,195
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove ST over Salmon Brook is a steel culvert carrying Grove ST over Salmon Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,195 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,473 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrove ST
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location0.1 MI W Sabattus Tl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.08052, -70.12551
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,195 (2016)
Projected traffic4,473 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grove ST over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove ST over Salmon Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Grove ST over Salmon Brook carry?

About 3,195 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Grove ST over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Grove ST over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.