US Bridges

Chadsey RD over Chandler Brook

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 100 Ft N JCT Leighton RD · Structure no. 0193

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chadsey RD over Chandler Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Chadsey RD over Chandler Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChadsey RD
CrossesChandler Brook
Location100 Ft N JCT Leighton RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.89576, -70.2253
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2016)
Projected traffic384 by 2036
Trucks5%
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

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 Chadsey RD over Chandler Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chadsey RD over Chandler 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Chadsey RD over Chandler Brook carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chadsey RD over Chandler Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Chadsey RD over Chandler Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.