US Bridges

Washington Av over Fall Brook

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · At Inter. Peasant Hill RD · Structure no. 5238

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,552
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Av over Fall Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Av over Fall Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 16,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,173 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWashington Av
CrossesFall Brook
LocationAt Inter. Peasant Hill RD
RouteState Highway 26
StateMaine
Coordinates43.68856, -70.27354
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 inspectionNovember 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,552 (2016)
Projected traffic23,173 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Washington Av over Fall Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Av over Fall 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Av over Fall Brook carry?

About 16,552 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Av over Fall Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Washington Av over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.