US Bridges

Tuttle RD over E Branch Royal River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI NW of Verrill RD · Structure no. 0201

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuttle RD over E Branch Royal River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tuttle RD over E Branch Royal River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTuttle RD
CrossesE Branch Royal River
Location0.4 MI NW of Verrill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.89084, -70.15021
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2016)
Projected traffic520 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuttle RD over E Branch Royal River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuttle RD over E Branch Royal River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tuttle RD over E Branch Royal River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tuttle RD over E Branch Royal River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Tuttle RD over E Branch Royal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.