US Bridges

Highland Av over Waterhouse Brook

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.1 MI E RTE 11 · Structure no. 5008

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,587
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Av over Waterhouse Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Highland Av over Waterhouse Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,381 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHighland Av
CrossesWaterhouse Brook
Location0.1 MI E RTE 11
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.10422, -70.39113
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2016)
Projected traffic2,381 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 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 Highland Av over Waterhouse Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Av over Waterhouse Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Av over Waterhouse Brook carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highland Av over Waterhouse Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Highland Av over Waterhouse Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.