US Bridges

Mitchell Hill RD over Nonesuch River

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.1 MI S JCT Burnham RD · Structure no. 0216

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Hill RD over Nonesuch River is a steel culvert carrying Mitchell Hill RD over Nonesuch River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 673 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,077 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMitchell Hill RD
CrossesNonesuch River
Location1.1 MI S JCT Burnham RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62115, -70.42743
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2016)
Projected traffic1,077 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mitchell Hill RD over Nonesuch River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Hill RD over Nonesuch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Hill RD over Nonesuch River carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Hill RD over Nonesuch River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Mitchell Hill RD over Nonesuch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.