US Bridges

Pequawket Trl over Quaker Brook

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.7 MI NW of Standish · Structure no. 2694

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pequawket Trl over Quaker Brook is a concrete slab carrying Pequawket Trl over Quaker Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,580 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPequawket Trl
CrossesQuaker Brook
Location0.7 MI NW of Standish
RouteState Highway 11
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.80175, -70.67528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2016)
Projected traffic6,580 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Quaker Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pequawket Trl over Quaker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pequawket Trl over Quaker Brook carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pequawket Trl over Quaker Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pequawket Trl over Quaker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.