US Bridges

River RD over Colley Wright Brook

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 2.3MI*N*TOWNLINE · Structure no. 5061

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,186
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Colley Wright Brook is a concrete culvert carrying River RD over Colley Wright Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,060 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesColley Wright Brook
Location2.3MI*N*TOWNLINE
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.72654, -70.40621
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,186 (2016)
Projected traffic10,060 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 River RD over Colley Wright Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Colley Wright Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Colley Wright Brook carry?

About 7,186 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Colley Wright Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns River RD over Colley Wright Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.