US Bridges

Brighton Av over Capisic Brook

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · At Inter. Mayer Street · Structure no. 5182

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,937
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Av over Capisic Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Brighton Av over Capisic Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,937 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,712 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBrighton Av
CrossesCapisic Brook
LocationAt Inter. Mayer Street
RouteState Highway 25
StateMaine
Coordinates43.67173, -70.30992
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,937 (2016)
Projected traffic23,712 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Brighton Av over Capisic Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Av over Capisic 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Brighton Av over Capisic Brook carry?

About 16,937 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Av over Capisic Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Brighton Av over Capisic Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.