US Bridges

Pequawket Trl over Dug Hill Brook

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 2.8 MI S of Hiram · Structure no. 2595

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,732
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pequawket Trl over Dug Hill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Pequawket Trl over Dug Hill Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 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 4,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,625 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesPequawket Trl
CrossesDug Hill Brook
Location2.8 MI S of Hiram
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.82637, -70.77526
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,732 (2016)
Projected traffic6,625 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Pequawket Trl over Dug Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Pequawket Trl over Dug Hill Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pequawket Trl over Dug Hill Brook carry?

About 4,732 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pequawket Trl over Dug Hill Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Pequawket Trl over Dug Hill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.