US Bridges

Depot ST over Steverns Brook

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · 10FT E Stevens School · Structure no. 0317

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot ST over Steverns Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot ST over Steverns Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 82 years old, older 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 4 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDepot ST
CrossesSteverns Brook
Location10FT E Stevens School
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.05285, -70.70506
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic560 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Depot ST over Steverns Brook built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Depot ST over Steverns Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Depot ST over Steverns Brook carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Depot ST over Steverns Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Depot ST over Steverns Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.