US Bridges

Crawford RD over Breakneck Brook

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · .2 MI N JCT Doug. Hill RD · Structure no. 2098

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford RD over Breakneck Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Crawford RD over Breakneck Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrawford RD
CrossesBreakneck Brook
Location.2 MI N JCT Doug. Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.84419, -70.78157
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.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic80 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

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 Crawford RD over Breakneck Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford RD over Breakneck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford RD over Breakneck Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crawford RD over Breakneck Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Crawford RD over Breakneck Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.